Torquing (NOT TWERKING) in tight spaces

[perrymedik]

I am installing my Intake and Exhaust manifolds and my Service manual says to apply 15-20 ft. lbs. of torque.

 

My problem is that of the 13 I need to torque, I can only get to 5 with a torque wrench.  The rest can only be accessed with a box wrench.

I took my Torque wrench and placed a hex head bolt adapter on the end of it, fitted that thru the closed end of a box end wrench and dropped the torque value of the wrench to below the settings I had and then moved them back up testing each increment on a bolt that I was able to torque properly until I reached the same break setting.

 

Is this a sound method or will my bolt pressures be off?  I am afraid of over torqueing and breaking the manifold (again).

Thanks!!

 

Cory

[Don Coatney]

I never owned a torque wrench until about 15 years ago. So I have put more engines together without a torque wrench than I have with a torque wrench. Point being use common sense and develop a "feel" taking into consideration the size of the fastener and the application.

[Oldguy48]

Maybe this link will be helpful to you.

 

Wayne

 

 

http://www.dmctools.com/Products/torque_conversion_charts.html

[perrymedik]

Don: Thanks for the guidance!  I haven't been wrenching long enough to develop that "feel"! My 15 lb "Feel" probably ranges between 5-50 Lbs!! LOL!!

 

Oldguy48: Thanks for the link!  I'll have to have my kid do all that math for me!  I don't have enough fingers and toes, and fractions turn into fractures for me! LOL!

[plymouthcranbrook]

As I mentioned in a recent post I have had issues with mine where after each moderate drive I am able to retighten all my bolts about a 1/4 turn. I did not use thread sealer and maybe I should have.

[perrymedik]

Plymouthcranbrook:  Thank you for the heads up on that!  I'll make sure I check that out once I get her up and running.  I would hate for it to rattle apart on me!