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 ===== Clicker Type Wrench =====
 
   * As its name suggests, the clicking torque wrench clicks when the desired torque is reached. \\ Before turning the wrench, you set the handle to a specific torque. \\ When a clicker wrench is pulled to the point of the torque setting, the lever inside the wrench rolls over a cam and hits the inside of the wrench handle wall. \\ This effect makes the “click” sound, and tells the operator that they have reached the desired torque value.
   * The typical click-type torque wrench comes with a manual adjustable setting on the handle and typically have a ratchet head just like a socket wrench.
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 {{:techtalk:ref:tools:clicker_type_torque_wrenches_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
 
 
 ===== Beam Type Wrench =====
 
   * Beam style torque wrenches contain a floating handle, with allows the handle to pivot as you turn the wrench.
   * The bar bends at a controlled rate with added pressure. \\ The point moves along a graduated gauge to indicate the amount of torque applied. \\ When the gauge reaches the required torque, you stop turning the wrench.
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 |  3/4" Drive - Beam Torque Wrench ((photos by dezzertrat of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/173328-77-xlt-teardown-and-rebuild/page2?t=1860581&page=2)) \\ Range: 0-300 ft/lbs  ||
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 ===== Digital (electronic) Type Wrench =====
  
   * An electronic torque wrench displays a torque value on a digital screen. ((https://www.hextechnology.com/articles/clicker-wrench-guide/)) \\
   * Electronic (indicating) torque wrenches, have a strain gauge attached to the torsion rod. 
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 ===== Torque Screwdrivers =====
 
   * For very small torques, it is common to use a torque screwdriver rather than a torque wrench. 
 
 ====== What's the Best Type Torque Wrench to Use on a Sportster? ======
 
 That's a loaded question. The best answer is whichever one works. \\ 
   * Beam, Dial or even Digital torque wrenches are more consistent in their designed use than Clicker type torque wrenches.
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 ===== Drive Adapters =====
 
   * Torque wrenches come with a variety of drive point sizes. Of course, so do sockets. Unless you have a full shop of tools, it can be cost effective to use adapters to give you the flexibility in using the same sockets with different drive wrenches. 
   * It's also important at times to be able to get to certain spots with smaller O.D. wrenches with the help from adapters as a (1/4" drive) 1/2" socket will probably be a smaller outside diameter than 3/8" or 1/2" drive in the same bolt size. 
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 |  This homemade extension is nice. You will need to recalculate torque if used this way.  |||
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 ^  Homemade Wrench Extension for in-frame applications ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page2?t=395586&page=2))  ^^^
 
 |This setup also extends the drive end of the wrench and you'll have to calculate for the correct torque. \\ 1/2 torque wrench (L) inside a pull handle wrench (minus the handle). 3/4" drive torque wrench (R) with 1/2" adapter and a socket to fit the \\ square shank of the 1/2" wrench. You can torque to about 140 foot pounds with this contraption but you have to keep straight alignment with the \\ 2 wrenches or actual torque on the nut will change. This is Not a proper tool setup but it will work with lower torque values. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page2?t=395586&page=2))|| 
 |{{techtalk:ref:tools:torque-wrench-lever_1_by_hopper.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page2?t=395586&page=2))|{{techtalk:ref:tools:torque-wrench-lever_2_by_hopper.jpg?direct&400|}}  | 
 ^  This application is used to adapt a 1/2" drive socket for use with a 3/4" drive torque wrench. Really! ((photos by Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools/page2?t=395586&page=2))  ^^
 
 |  Here is another way to make a drive end extension. This also needs to be calculated before using.  |||
 |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:dial_type_torque_wrench_and_extension_1_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:dial_type_torque_wrench_and_extension_2_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:dial_type_torque_wrench_and_extension_3_by_the_doctor71.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 ^  Dial type torque wrench with box end wrench extension. ((photo by The Doctor71 of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/197656-cylinder-base-nut-question?t=2074329))  |||
 
 ===== Swivels (or universal joint) =====
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 {{techtalk:ref:tools:swivels_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack))
 
 
 ===== Crows Foot =====
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 [[techtalk:ref:tools025#drive_extensions_horizontal_to_the_wrench|Click here for more information on calculating the correct torque]] if not using a crows foot at 90° in the Sportsterpedia.
 
 |  Flare nut crows foot. \\ Tight corners for non-slip function. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/63858-special-tools?t=395586))  |  Cheap crows foot. \\ Rounded corners can slip. ((photo by Hippysmack))  |  Using a crows foot on a torque wrench ((photo by Hippysmack))  |
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