Tomorrow I am re-gasketing my Performer manifold on a SBC. I heve never figured out how to get a torque wrench to work on the center 4 bolts on an intake. In the past I just use a box wrench and make a best guess at the torque. Any tips on a better way.

Pat

[This message has been edited by Pat Kelley (edited 04-17-99).]

Pat,
I have used a torque wrench with a flex type socket but I do not think it is that accurate. Most of the time we do it with a wrench. If you work your way out from the middle bolts a little at a time, and use the torque wrench on the end ones, you can put the wrench on the ones you have torqued and get a good idea as to how hard you have to pull to get them to move, then use that "feel" to finish tightening the center ones.

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Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md

Thanks Bill

That is the way I did it in the past. I guess it's the best way.

Thanks,

Pat

You can use a crows foot looks like a spanner with a square for use with a ratchet or torque wrench.But the box end guess method is just as good.Easier on the knuckles too...FRED

Ive always used a universal joint to get to those hard to reach bolts. It provides an acurate torqe reading. Works fine

Ive always used a universal joint to get to those hard to reach bolts. It provides an acurate torqe reading. Works fine

a little "GeeWhiz" info, there is a wrench
known in the Aviation world as a "dog-bone"
wrench. Box-end,approx. 2in.long with a 3/8
drive hole on the other end. Snap-On etc.
You would have to use the formula for adding
to a torque wrench is all.

A liitle more GEE WIZ. You can get a wobbly extension from craftman snap-on ect. This little tool available in as many lengths as reg. extensions is an excellent addition to any tool box. When you buy a set you will wonder why you never had them before,they are great for many other things. They do not deflect enough to alter your torque reading either.

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CRUISER

Thanks for the ideas. You never know, asking just might bring a good answer.

Pat