Where do I get a torque handle with an open end?

[tudorsailor]

I need to tighten the locking nut at the end of the steering cable. According to Lewmar it needs to be tightened with 40Nm torque. What is the most economical source for a torque handle with an open ended fitting for a 17mm nut? I have looked on eBay where there is an open ended bit but no wrench for it

Thanks

TudorSailor

 

[sailorman]

I need to tighten the locking nut at the end of the steering cable. According to Lewmar it needs to be tightened with 40Nm torque. What is the most economical source for a torque handle with an open ended fitting for a 17mm nut? I have looked on eBay where there is an open ended bit but no wrench for it

Thanks

TudorSailor

all nuts according to manuals will have a torque value, you might be getting "too far under the bonnet"

 

[nigelmercier]

What is the most economical source for a torque handle with an open ended fitting for a 17mm nut?

Spanner + tape measure + spring balance...

And a units converter if you are imperial, or don't know what a Nm is

 

[David2452]

Crow's foot open ender with the drive size (3/8" or 1/2") to suit your torque wrench.

 

[macd]

Crow's foot open ender with the drive size (3/8" or 1/2") to suit your torque wrench.

Yep, you need a crow's foot: basically an open-ender with a square drive hole (3/8 or 1/2", as said), right next to it.
You'll see examples here, for instance: http://www.tengtools.com.au/crows-foot-wrenches.html

 

[tudorsailor]

Yep, you need a crow's foot: basically an open-ender with a square drive hole (3/8 or 1/2", as said), right next to it.
You'll see examples here, for instance: http://www.tengtools.com.au/crows-foot-wrenches.html

Perfect. Now I get the nomenclature. I need a torque wrench like this one on eBAy combined with a crow's foot such as this

What a great thing this forum is. Thanks for humouring me

TudorSailor

 

[macd]

Tudorsailor: take care using it: obviously it's not as positive as a socket. Knuckle-skinning is only too easy in a confined space.

 

[tudorsailor]

Tudorsailor: take care using it: obviously it's not as positive as a socket. Knuckle-skinning is only too easy in a confined space.

Thanks for the warning. I am only used to using torque screwdriver when putting screws into fracture fixation plates. Then one just gets a click as the screw stops turning but the handle carries on. Will experiment with the spanner now before using it for real

TudorSailor

 

[nigelmercier]

Tudorsailor: take care using it...

Especially as it will cause the torque setting to read wrong. I guess there must be tables available to show the conversion.