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cam covers bolts hand tight ?
« on: 24 May 2008, 17:51:55 »
I HAVE FORGOT TO GET A LOW RENCH THAT WILL GO DOWN TO 8NU

IS THERE A WAY TO DO IT BY HAND/FEEL
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Re: cam covers bolts hand tight ?
« Reply #1 on: 24 May 2008, 17:55:26 »
8nm is a VERY light "nip" ..

If you have a screwdriver type drive rather than a "crank" type handle I'd use that .. or just a socket and extension bar .. without the ratchet handle.  

It is far harder to overtorque just with the wrist  if you see what I mean ....  :(

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