EL FL FLH Head Bolt Wrench

[41craig]

I guess I'm old fashioned. I have never torqued a head bolt in my 64 years. And I've never had a head gasket blow. As long as this wrench is; I tighten the head bolt 'til it does not want to go any further without a lot of extra effort. And, of course, you always retighten after the motor has run a bit. I've used this on Knuckles, Pans and Shovels. No blown head gaskets.
Craig

[govmule84]

I normally use a torque adapter. And like you, I only use beam torque wrenches, but to each his own...

[T. Cotten]

I hadn't seen it, Craig!

But I don't shop much.
Its quite desireable.

And Fat & Cranky!

Just use a big Allen socket for an adapter to the opposite box-end, at ninety degrees of course.

Only torsion torque wrenches for me.
(Except that Sunnen 'trick-elbow' contraption lost on the wall somewhere.)

....Cotten
PS: Note how my Buffalo torsion wrench's drive directly fits a 9/16" open-end to offer a 5/8" end for HD BT cylinder base nuts.
Dual up-and-down drives allow twice as many approaches to access when working in the chassis.

[govmule84]

How do you measure the torque on it?

[41craig]

This tool may have been previously discussed. I've used this Snap-On wrench for over 25 years. I'ts made for auto door hinges, but works great on Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead head bolts. It gets into the tight spots with ease and gives you great leverage. It does not matter if the motor is installed on the frame or sitting on your bench. Snap-On # 9/16 S 9619.
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