Need to re-torque head, but socket is too fat

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by shew01

Will something like this work with a torque wrench? https://smile.amazon.com/TEKTON-2580...9042979&sr=8-4

Or, does that foul up the torque wrench reading?


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Those will change the torque reading as they change the length, unless you can use it at 90°.

[shew01]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Those will change the torque reading as they change the length, unless you can use it at 90°.

Can you elaborate? I don’t think I understand the 90 degree part.

By the way, this is the first time I’ve torqued a Model A head. So, I’m a bit green on the technique.


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[Y-Blockhead]

[QUOTE=shew01;1885478]The car is a 1931. I didn’t know there was a difference for the older year engines.

The outlet is a different shape, shorter on the '28-29.

[QUOTE=shew01;1885479]Can you elaborate? I don’t think I understand the 90 degree part.

By the way, this is the first time I’ve torqued a Model A head. So, I’m a bit green on the technique.

What I meant by 90°, have the opening on the adapter 90° to the torque wrench, not straight out. Still not ideal tho. Best to use the proper wrench.

I see the Snap-on wrench on e-Pay occasionally. But of course you want it NOW!!

[30 Closed Cab PU]

The most used term for the wrench is a "Crows Foot Wrench".



If you purchase one, the best have the drive opening and the wrench opening that goes on the nut in perfect vertical alignment. Some are not aligned, are offset, and you have to use them properly to obtain proper torques.


Here is a previous string/discussion with lots of info.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ght=crows+foot

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by 30 Closed Cab PU

The most used term for the wrench is a "Crows Foot Wrench".

Yes, "Crows Foot" I don't use them so I could not remember the name. The opening of the "crows foot" should be 90° to the torque wrench. If inline, it lengthens the torque wrench, throwing off the torque reading, ~ >10%.