Or you will need at least a 4 foot extension on the ratchet just connect that up apply your half your body weight to the pull and u should be good to go but you may only have enough space to get 1 click on the ratchet each pull like was my case on alianna
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Call tool rental shops and see if you can rent a torque multiplier. Also > remember that you must first loosen the nut then torque it. > > Dennis C. > On Mar 22, 2016 8:29 AM, "Ryan Doyle via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cnc-list@cnc-list.com');>> wrote: > >> Tried to tighten my keel bolts to spec today. Can't get any of them to >> move... at all. Can't tighten, can't loosen. I wouldn't call myself a >> super strong guy, but I'm 6', 175lbs. and I've certainly loosened a few >> bolts in my lifetime. These won't budge. Should I just leave them >> alone? Or should I buy a longer torque wrench or some sort of extension to >> get some more leverage? Currently using a wrench about 20" long. It's >> also hard to brace yourself for good leverage on the boat. The specs say >> 350 ft lbs for my boat. That sounds like maybe more force than I can exert? >> >> Any thoughts are appreciated. >> >> Ryan >> 1976 C&C 30 >> Nobody's Bargain >> New York >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> -- Sent from Gmail Mobile
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