Re: [alfa] vibrations

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

alfacybersite wrote:

> If I had a crapped out Pinto, I wouldn't let an impact wrench anywhere
> near my wheels (actually, virtually any other part of my car). The Kid
> next door who works mostly on Hondas always uses an impact wrench on
> just about anything and anywhere he can get it to fit - especially
> wheels.
Biba,

I'm disappointed to learn of your anti-impact prejudices.  When working 
on a rusty car, an impact wrench is a god-send.   Not because of the 
amount of torque it develops...  With a half inch ratchet in my hand, 
I'm much stronger (than a 1/2 impact)   It's how it delivers the torque. 
 Where a hand tool will happily torque a corroded fasterner clean in 
half, an impact wrench generally breaks it loose, or doesn't budge it.

As for torquing lug-nuts, every impact wrench I've used has an adjuster 
to limit final torque.  My cheapo 1/2 impact delivers very repeatable 
final torque.   You can't just crank the lug-nuts right down... but you 
sneak up on them, in a star-pattern to make sure the wheel seats flush.

Air ratchets are peticularly handy too.

Oh, wait now I get it...   You charge by the hour.  :)

--Mark
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