by pfhoeycfi » Fri Oct 09, 2020 4:12 pm
I'm assembling the aerovee and have the crank in the half case with the flywheel on, the gland nut hand snug. It looks like I need to buy another tool that I will use once...an impact wrench, so that I can tighten the nut so as to check the endplay in the crankshaft. I've never used one. I cant see using a torque wrench with the shaft just laying in an open half case. I will use the torque wrench to the 227 ft-# when the nut goes in for good. Anyway I am looking for recommendations for an impact wrench, make model etc. I don't want to overdo it in this step so is there a maximum suggested torque rating for the impact wrench? Can a std 36 mm socket be used with an impact wrench? Any other suggestions and/or advice always welcome...
peter
snb0021
Peter Hoey
SEL Pvt, Comm Glider, CFIG, Pawnee & L19 Towpilot
Philadelphia Glider Council
Sonex B SNB0021, N561PH, Taildragger, Aerovee Turbo, MGL MX1, First flight Dec 18, 2022
Also built Sonerai IIL N86PH