Need a torque wrench...

[RidgeRunner]

Does anyone have a torque wrench that will go to 304 ft-lbs? I need to service the oil pump cover on two Landcruisers which requires the R&I of the harmonic balancer. That torque spec is 304 ft-lbs. The tool I have only goes to 250 and I don't want to spend big $ on a new one. Anybody have one that will handle the job that I could borrow for a weekend? I'd gladly leave a deposit or rent it from you.

TIA
Dave

[Jim]

Check with rental shops or big box auto parts stores for rentals

[fredrok]

304 FTLB?! Dayum. I have to ask, are you sure it isn't 304Nm which would be 224ftlbs, which seems more realistic? I've built a ton of engines and don't recall a torque value so high.

[Jim]

Or certain it's not inch-lbs

304 / 12 = 25-1/3

[Patrolman]

If you have to get more foot pounds, use a breaker bar and some weights. You essentially need a 2' bar and 152lbs of weight on the end of it. Here is a thread about it:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/a.../t-195745.html

[RidgeRunner]

fredrok previously posted:

[Jim]

Ah, crankshaft pulley - now I can see it.

Thanks for the clarification!

[RidgeRunner]

I'm going to check with tool rental places this week. Pretty sure the box part stores only have up to 250 ft-lb.

[94ToyBear]

May have to look In to a 3/4 inch drive to get up in the 300 range range. Or red lock tight it and go with the 250 ft lbs then breaker bar it another 1/8 to 1/4 turn.

[fredrok]

94ToyBear previously posted:

[flashboiler]

You could also look into making a doubler:

http://www.freeinfostuff.com/torquee...eextension.htm