Call tool rental shops and see if you can rent a torque multiplier. Also remember that you must first loosen the nut then torque it.
Dennis C. On Mar 22, 2016 8:29 AM, "Ryan Doyle via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > Tried to tighten my keel bolts to spec today. Can't get any of them to > move... at all. Can't tighten, can't loosen. I wouldn't call myself a > super strong guy, but I'm 6', 175lbs. and I've certainly loosened a few > bolts in my lifetime. These won't budge. Should I just leave them > alone? Or should I buy a longer torque wrench or some sort of extension to > get some more leverage? Currently using a wrench about 20" long. It's > also hard to brace yourself for good leverage on the boat. The specs say > 350 ft lbs for my boat. That sounds like maybe more force than I can exert? > > Any thoughts are appreciated. > > Ryan > 1976 C&C 30 > Nobody's Bargain > New York > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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