There's nothing wrong with that type of torque wrench. I own the beam type and the "clicker" style. On the "beam" type the handle will pivot from side to side. As you begain to use the torque wrench, try to keep the squared up in the middle and watch the beam pointer. You'll see what I mean. Follow the instruction that come with the wrench. I does that a little practice with this type of wrench. Pearl02.Has anyone used a beam type torque wrench without issue on changing their plugs? I ask because I have heard that beam type torque wrenches are not well-suited to working in tight confined areas as you need to turn/twist them a certain way to get an accurate reading. I've never used a torque wrench before and would like to know if using one for changing plugs would work fine. Thanks.
+1I don't use my clicker style torque wrench for the plugs - I just put my hand way up on the shaft of the socket wrench (so as to limit my ability to over-torque), get em snug, then give em a little more umph. It's more of a feel thing for me...snug enough to stay but not too tight. I change plugs 2X a year, so I get to check em out often. I've never had an issue with any of the Mustangs we've owned.
Given all the plug blow outs you read about, in my eyes it pays to know that I have truly hit the correct torque spec, and I wouldn't say it adds much complication to the procedure.
Why with limited threads, does it matter whether you torque em to spec as opposed to simply torquing em with feel...? One issue is not resolved by the solution provided...
Um, to those questioning the OP's usage of a TW for the plugs, with the mod motors (aluminum heads and 3 freaking threads for the plugs) torqing them is a NECESSITY. On my foxes, it would never cross my mind to have used a torque wrench, and never did I use one. Mod motors--different story. With minimal searching here, one will easliy see why using a torque wrench is a necessity!
Why with limited threads, does it matter whether you torque em to spec as opposed to simply torquing em with feel...? One issue is not resolved by the solution provided...
LOL, Simply search the board for "spark plug blowout" or even google it. Theres TONS of occurances on this topic. If that doesnt reassure you that its not something to take lightly, then I dont know what else to say!
I'm not questioning the OP if he wants to use a torque wrench on his plugs; I'm just saying it's completely unnecessary.
Why is a torque wrench a necessity? Do you believe that torquing the spark plugs to a certain measured number will prevent blowout? You cited the limited threads on the Mod Motor, but I fail to see the connection between using a torque wrench and not enough threads..?
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has never used a torque wrench to install their plugs and never had an issue doing so.
Your argument has no merit.
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