I know you use a torque wrench to check bolts but how do you check for screws.

Thanks

Hi,
Most screws do not torque, it leat not above 110 in-lb, which can be done by most folks with decent hand strength. There are Impact drivers to achieve greater torque; generally only used in engine applications.
Usually yo simply follow normal mechanic rules; clean surfaces and threads before assembly.
Peace,
Clarke

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Originally Posted by crigby

Hi,
Most screws do not torque, it leat not above 110 in-lb, which can be done by most folks with decent hand strength. There are Impact drivers to achieve greater torque; generally only used in engine applications.
Usually yo simply follow normal mechanic rules; clean surfaces and threads before assembly.
Peace,
Clarke

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Clarke my repair manual for Amana Washer says to torque to 35 lb-inch max.
60 to 80 lbs-inch. So my question still stands. How do I torque the screws.
What am I looking for in the way of a tool?

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Originally Posted by digerdo2

Clarke my repair manual for Amana Washer says to torque to 35 lb-inch max.
60 to 80 lbs-inch. So my question still stands. How do I torque the screws.
What am I looking for in the way of a tool?

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If it is 35 inch pounds Max. what is the 60-80? I would use a socket that goes from the driver to the size of the driver bit. 3/8 square to 1/4 P2 or straight, something in that range . Do not use a ft# wrench, use an inch # As long as the adapter stays in a straight line, there would be no torque multiplication .
Harbor Freight had one on sale for $10 last week.

Installing drive bell on my Amana washer

"Note: Tighten new shoulder screw between 60 to 80 inch-pounds".

3/8 square to 1/4 P2 or straight what is this a torque screwdriver?

What is ft# wrench. What am I asking for at Harbor Freight?

Thanks... glenda

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Originally Posted by digerdo2

Installing drive bell on my Amana washer

"Note: Tighten new shoulder screw between 60 to 80 inch-pounds".

3/8 square to 1/4 P2 or straight what is this a torque screwdriver?

What is ft# wrench. What am I asking for at Harbor Freight?

thanks..............glenda

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Torque wrenches are ft pounds. (#) or inch pounds. If you use a 150 ft # wrench, you will never accurately measure 5-7 ft #, you need an inch# wrench -12 inch# = 1 ft#. The end of an inch# torque wrench is usually 3/8" square. So, you need to get from square to whatever pattern the screw head is -Phillips, straight, torx etc. You didn't tell us so we are guessing. Get an inch pound torque wrench and a socket that fits the torque wrench and whatever bit you are using. They do sell torque bit drivers but they are expensive and don't usually go as high as you need. We used them in the Army when working on heliocopters.

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Originally Posted by ma0641

Torque wrenches are ft pounds. (#) or inch pounds. If you use a 150 ft # wrench, you will never accurately measure 5-7 ft #, you need an inch# wrench -12 inch# = 1 ft#. The end of an inch# torque wrench is usually 3/8" square. So, you need to get from square to whatever pattern the screw head is -Phillips, straight, torx etc. You didn't tell us so we are guessing. Get an inch pound torque wrench and a socket that fits the torque wrench and whatever bit you are using. They do sell torque bit drivers but they are expensive and don't usually go as high as you need. We used them in the Army when working on heliocopters.

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I don't know what kind of screws yet. I haven't gotten into the washer yet. Just worrying about the screw torque and what is it.

Will these work "Kobalt 24 piece 1/4-in drive Torx Driver Socket Set" on sale at Lowe's for $9.97?

Thanks... glenda

I may catch hell for this but... In this situation, I don't think I would even worry about torque. I think I would just tighten it by hand until it felt tight and be done with it.

Hi,
My torque for in.lb. is a Husky from Home Depot(I have all three of their sizes) and has a 3/8" drive. I have a plethora of bits and adapters. I do have to agree with the post directly above since good hand strength will reach 80 in.lb.
Peace,
Clarke

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Originally Posted by digerdo2

I don't know what kind of screws yet. I haven't gotten into the washer yet. Just worrying about the screw torque and what is it.

Will these work "Kobalt 24 piece 1/4-in drive Torx Driver Socket Set" on sale at Lowes for $9.97??

thanks..........................glenda

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If you have Torx screws. These are not torque wrenches.