Broke my head!

[No.11]

So I had a cracked lower intake, bought a gt40 intake. Today was install day. I removed both upper and lower, to find a hard chunk of metal underneath. Picked it up and found two other smaller pieces, and found where it was broken. Pics below. So, what I am thinking, since I was truly meticulous about torquing everything down, is that my torque wrench may be out of calibration... or something wrong with it. I noticed that even after it would click, it would still turn a little bit. I must have been tightening past the torque values. so, on that, I'm gonna go to sears and get it replaced...they should replace it no questions asked, no receipt, right? it's a craftsman made in USA

so anyway, my question, is this missing chunk gonna be a problem? because my budget has gone dry. the stang (daily driver) would be out for a while... might have to bike to work... let me know, thanks a lot!


only the area around the bolt hole is broken. The rest looks broken but it's just gasket material.

 

[wythors]

Sad news: Sears doesn't have a lifetime warranty on torque wrenches. It's one year.

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
If this product needs re-calibration within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, it will be re-calibrated free of charge. After 90 days you must pay for re-calibration.

The old-style beam type wrenches have the full warranty, but the click, break and electronic styles don't.

 

[No.11]

Sad news: Sears doesn't have a lifetime warranty on torque wrenches. It's one year.

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will receive free repair or replacement if repair is unavailable.
If this product needs re-calibration within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, it will be re-calibrated free of charge. After 90 days you must pay for re-calibration.

The old-style beam type wrenches have the full warranty, but the click, break and electronic styles don't.

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any way I can check the torque output? like some kind of machine?

and what do you think of the head?

 

[ID89GT]

Usually the tool trucks have a small thing that tests torque wrenches

 

[Rick 91GT]

As long as you have enough thread in that hole you should be ok, it appears it has enough sealing surface at the gasket.

Tq to 25ftlbs....

 

[tmoss]

the broken off pieces are above the first thread engagement, he has full thread depth there - just do a good job on the sealing surfaces.

 

[No.11]

awesome, then I won't have to be riding a bike to work lol... well, maybe for a day while I get the gt40 on. are torque specs the same for an explorer intake?

 

[Gearbanger 101]

JB Weld thos suckers back into place!!!!

 

[No.11]

JB weld is pretty awesome. I think I'll do without it, though, in this case.

 

[jrichker]

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any way I can check the torque output? like some kind of machine?

and what do you think of the head?

You need 4 things to check the accuracy of a torque wrench.
1.) A vise to clamp the square drive end of the torque wrench so that it is stable and isn't moving all over the place.
2.) A suitable weight that is within 2% of the weight marked on it.
3.) A ruler or tape measure.
4.) A coat hanger or wire strong enough to hold the weight.

Mount the square drive of the torque wrench in the vise and tighten it down securely. Measure from the center point of the square drive to the line in the middle of the torque wrench handle or handle pivot. Multiply the measured distance by the known value of the weight.

Example:
14 inches x 50 lbs = 700 inch pounds.
Divide by 12 to get foot pounds: 700/12 = 58.33 foot lbs.

If the torque wrench has a setting dial, set it to the value you just calculated. Attach the wire or coat hanger that has the weight to the pivot point, or line on the handle. Listen for the click or beep, or watch for the flash or the indication on the dial. It should match the calculated value within 2%.

That’s the simple part. Unfortunately I have no idea how to adjust anything but the bending beam torque wrenches, so you are on your own from this point on.