Torque Wrench Adapters

[tommydog35]

What do people think of this (Motion Pro Adjustable Torque Adapter) which can be used with any wrench you want - Is this a good option or are there better alternatives?

 

[rlitman]

Interesting. A cheaper alternative to using crowsfoot wrenches for the same thing?

 

[tommydog35]

Interesting. A cheaper alternative to using crowsfoot wrenches for the same thing?

But you don't always have the room to get above a crows foot to torque it. I Know you can get special torque wrenchs for use with crows foot like these:

But these tend to be much more expensive than the torque wrench adapter at the start of my post.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,... That thing will alter the torque factor, ya gotta recalculate where to set the torque wrench to get where ya wanta be,....

In yer picture, 'n 'bout an inch, 'n 1/2,....

 

[tommydog35]

Ayuh,... That thing will alter the torque factor, ya gotta recalculate where to set the torque wrench to get where ya wanta be,....

In yer picture, 'n 'bout an inch, 'n 1/2,....

I found some instructiojns which say about this and they tell you how to recalculate. But they say If you mount the wrench at a 90 degree angle to the handle of the torque wrench no calculations or adjustments to the specified torque value are required. Here are the instructions:

 

[Banshee365]

Ayuh,... That thing will alter the torque factor, ya gotta recalculate where to set the torque wrench to get where ya wanta be,....

In yer picture, 'n 'bout an inch, 'n 1/2,....

I think if you're 90 degrees off the crowfoot/wrench your torque will translate accurately.

 

[rlitman]

I think if you're 90 degrees off the crowfoot/wrench your torque will translate accurately.

Exactly.

But you don't always have the room to get above a crows foot to torque it. I Know you can get special torque wrenchs for use with crows foot like these:

But these tend to be much more expensive than the torque wrench adapter at the start of my post.

How would this adapter give you more room than a crows foot? Because it allows the torque wrench to be further offset? But now you've got two wrenches at 90 degrees to each other to contend with.

The wrench adapters are a totally different beast. Unlike the crows foot, which must be used at 90 degrees, a torque wrench open wrench adapter is designed to be used straight on. THAT certainly improves access in many cases I can think of.

 

[tommydog35]

Unlike the crows foot, which must be used at 90 degrees, a torque wrench open wrench adapter is designed to be used straight on. THAT certainly improves access in many cases I can think of.

I agree, any any recommendations for a good set? I would like metric heads with a flared design to get on fuel lines. Main priority now is something in 14mm. I must be able to use it straight on.

 

[crewchief888]

I agree, any any recommendations for a good set? I would like metric heads with a flared design to get on fuel lines. Main priority now is something in 14mm. I must be able to use it straight on.

just scratching my head, but what about a line socket?

mine are all SO...

 

[tommydog35]

just scratching my head, but what about a line socket?

Do you mean something like this which could fit onto a torque wrench:

 

[crewchief888]

i was thinking more on the lines of this...



Socket, Metric, Flare Nut, 14 mm, 6-Point

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49.75 USD
Item: FRXM14

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[77Mini]

Buy a set of crows foot wrenches. That thing looks ridiculous.

 

[tommydog35]

I think you mean this

77min why do you think it looks ridiculous.

 

[drewvdw]

I gotta ask, why are you torquing fuel lines? I've always had good luck with the good old German torque spec of Güttentite with all sorts of hydraulic, gas, and diesel lines. And if it leaks, you didn't tighten it enough or the o-ring is shot.

 

[1foxracing]

Is this a good option or are there better alternatives?

I use T&E Torque adapters available from Amazon. I work on motorcycles and I'm no fan of any Motion BLOW tools.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NABVES8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[crewchief888]

I think you mean this

77min why do you think it looks ridiculous.

Yep that's it