Differential Fluid Change
#312
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Wrench torque = Torque Spec * (Wrench length / (Wrench length + Crows foot extension length))
However, if the crowsfoot is put on at a 90° angle and not at the end increasing the length, it will not effectively change the torque value. The overall length of the lever will be the same for the applied force. Pretty close.
However, if the crowsfoot is put on at a 90° angle and not at the end increasing the length, it will not effectively change the torque value. The overall length of the lever will be the same for the applied force. Pretty close.
#313
That's pretty cool, I never thought there was enough room in there to do that. Although I've gotten pretty good at estimating how tight it needs to be just using a box end wrench.
#314
First time I've seen that used for our diff and a Genius idea!
Def ordering a crowfoot the next time I change my diff fluid.
Def ordering a crowfoot the next time I change my diff fluid.
#316
Opinions differ but this is what I use in the gearbox and differential. Note the diff is changed every 30,000 miles or 15,000 in severe service.
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
#319
I recently found they have 80w-90 fluids, I just stick to 75w-140 Mobil1. It's cheap full synthetic and easy to obtain.
#320
Anyone bought Mobile 1 75w90 from Amazon? My bottles look abit different from what's sold in stores, I wonder if it could be fake or something. Bottle has Spanish translation on it.....Maybe made for SA markets?