Eagle Repair: torque, lbs torque, torque wrench

Question
I'm in the prossess of installing a new head. But a friend says that if you use a extension on a torque wrench that it changes the torque. And I
need to know if its true, and if it is is their a formula to figure out how much to conpinsate. I'm using a 6" extension, and a 1/2" to a 3/8" drive adaptor.  Please help as soon as possible I realy need the vehical.  THANKS!

Answer
I could go ahead and provide a lengthy physics calculation for your question, But I will spare you the deatils.

Your friend is CORRECT.

EXAMPLE: If your torque setting is, Let's say 25 to 30 lbs. Torque it at 35.

In other words just use the HIGH side of the torque spec and add 5 lbs.

NOTE: Just make sure you torque the bolts/nuts in sequence to 15 lbs EACH then go back and retorque them to 35.



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