Torque and Chrome

i need to use a torque wrench to tighten, but dont have one. is there a formula for stadard wrenching?

Public Comments

1. yes, the standard is: when a job requires a torgue wrench, go to sears and get one. If you are doing engine work, there is no replacement for a torgue wrench. If it's just the wheels, then don't worry, just make them nice and tight.
2. No. If you need to torque to a specific amount, you need a torque wrench. You can get a cheap dial wrench at any auto parts store for about 10-15 dollars. It'll do for any torquing you might need to do except for cylinder head bolts. For those, you need to drop some money on a good one. If you don't want to buy, most equipment rental places will rent you one for a few bucks a day.
3. there is no formula. the only way to achieve proper torque is by using an actual torque wrench.
4. Tighten the first bolt until the head snaps of, then tighten the rest of them not quite that far. Seriously, ASME and SAE have already done the math and there are tables of maximum torque values for bolts of different sizes and materials. If you need a torque wrench, get one. Some auto parts stores will rent specialized tools.