How to Torque with an Impact Wrench (Humor)

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How to Torque with an Impact Wrench (Humor)

Post by GAHorn »

Blatantly plagiarized....but worth it! :lol:

HOW TO TORQUE WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.

(Remember this is just a joke!)

Yes you can use your impact gun to torque nuts and bolts if you use this handy chart along with your ears and a quick trigger finger.

TORQUE VALUE INGERSOLL IMPACT SNAP-ON IMPACT
25 to 35 ft/lbs BAP! BAP!
35 to 45 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
45 to 60 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BA... BAP! BAP! BAP!
60 to 75 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BA…
75 to 90 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
90 to 100 ft/lbs BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
110 to 300 ft/lbs ALL GUNS BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!

(Source - Bubba's Auto Teknikal Tips, 1123 Chaw Rd., Spit, TX 75999
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Post by TP »

Now would that be 90 psi on a 3/8 hose, or 90psi on a 1/2 inch hose? :twisted: :P
I must be okay cause, I haven't gotten a letter from the FAA.
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Post by Jr.CubBuilder »

I thought you just tightened with a wrench till it starts to loosen again and then back it off a quarter turn :roll:

Just kidding
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Post by Metal Master »

I just bought the ingersol rand QT series impact wrenchs in 3/8ths and 1/2inch. Do you have a conversion chart mine only make loud put, put, put,
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Post by Bruce Fenstermacher »

Jr.CubBuilder wrote:I thought you just tightened with a wrench till it starts to loosen again and then back it off a quarter turn :roll:
This technique works best when your using an off brand vise grip :!:
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Post by HA »

crossed threads are as good as torque
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