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[HarleyWillis]

I've decided to be a mechanic. Actually changed the rear tire myself. Got me a torque wrench to do the rear axel nut. However the torque wrench is not going "click". In plain English what does 60 ft-lb feel like? I'm a pretty big guy (well maybe not pretty) and I put about 3/4 of my strength to it. I'm afraid of applying too much pressure. Could the new AmPro wrench be defective? thanks.

[BillH]

Try this -

Back your wrench off to zero (also keep it at zero when not being used). Start at 30 ft/lbs and make sure you get the "click".  Then increase the force by 10 ft/lbs at a time.  If your wrench is working properly,you should "click" your way to 60 ft/lbs.  If you don't get the click immediately at 30, you might have a defective wrench.

[DCFIREMANN]

Try this -

Back your wrench off to zero (also keep it at zero when not being used). Start at 30 ft/lbs and make sure you get the "click".  Then increase the force by 10 ft/lbs at a time.  If your wrench is working properly,you should "click" your way to 60 ft/lbs.  If you don't get the click immediately at 30, you might have a defective wrench.

Always!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG