Always loosen before tightening. Going too strong too early is a recipe for disaster.
-----Original Message----- From: Rick Rohwer via CnC-List <[email protected]> To: cnc-list <[email protected]> Cc: Rick Rohwer <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Mar 22, 2016 9:14 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Keel bolt tightening for wimps? Ryan I have had some painful experience with a torque multiplier! Whether tightening or loosening, you should be wary of how much force you are applying to the fastener. Fasteners or sockets can fragment. I would recommend either some pretreatment with penetrating oil, and or heating/cooling. Ease into it once you use the multiplier! I broke off some very expensive bolts using a multiplier. Rick Paikea 37+ On Mar 22, 2016, at 1:08 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Or you will need at least a 4 foot extension on the ratchet just connect that up apply your half your body weight to the pull and u should be good to go but you may only have enough space to get 1 click on the ratchet each pull like was my case on alianna On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: 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! -- Sent from Gmail Mobile _______________________________________________ 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! _______________________________________________ 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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