TR6 Tightening crank pulley bolt on TR6

[bunzil]

A few weeks ago you guys came to the rescue and suggested I use an impact wrench to muscle off the 1 1/8" crank pulley bolt on the 6. I was doing this to replace the timing chain cover gasket.

Now tightening the bolt. How do I achieve the required 80 to 100 lbs of torque specified with the impact wrench? Someone lent me a 100lb Snap On torque stick but it and the impact wrench don't fit into the space provided.

I'd rather not use a torque wrench because I fear loading up the entire drivetrain might lead to damage.

Thanks

Ned

 

[TR3driver]

There's no way that 100 ftlb of torque is going to harm the drivetrain, Ned. After all, the engine makes more like 150 ftlb; plus there is a huge shock load when someone winds it up and dumps the clutch.
So just put it in 4th gear, lock the e-brake firmly, and torque it down.

I wouldn't use a torque stick + impact anyway, even if it would fit. They're good enough for lug nuts I guess, but just not all that accurate IMO. Too many other variables.

 

[bunzil]

Thanks Randall. What you say makes sense, I was just being cautious. I torqued it up to the required specs without any issues.

Much appreciated.