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Subject:Re: torquing axle nuts
From:John Bange
Date:Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:33:09 -0700

>     You need a "Big Monkey". Sorry, I'm sure there is a formula about
> length
> of extension, leverage, etc.

Awww, foot-pounds is easy. For 350ft/lbs you need a bar 350 feet long and a
1lb weight. If you don't have room to use a bar that long, then you need a 1
foot bar and a 350lb friend to stand on it. Always be sure to have him
balance on one foot on the bar, as both feet on the bar will double the
torque...

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"