Gyro instruments work on the principle of gyroscopic inertia. Inside each of the gyro devices is a spinning wheel or disc. Its inertia, once the wheel has been accelerated, tends to keep the disc stable about its axis of rotation. … The gyro wheel is said to have stability inRead More →
The bigger the drive and the longer the handle, the more torque they can deliver. Most home mechanics will find that a torque wrench with a 1/2-inch drive and at least an 18-inch handle is the best choice for lug nuts, cylinder heads, suspension bushings, and other likely uses. HowRead More →
Make sure it can go counterclockwise Many torque tools only turn in a clockwise manner. You should always check your wrench’s specifications before you try to turn it counterclockwise. If the tool isn’t designed to work that way, turning it in the wrong direction can lead to a loss ofRead More →
A malfunctioning torque converter can have a shudder that comes from the transmission. … Its job is to smoothly convert engine torque into hydraulic pressure that your transmission uses to engage and shift gears. When the torque converter starts malfunctioning, you may feel shuddering and even slipping in overdrive. CanRead More →
The key to the torque converter’s ability to multiply torque lies in the stator. What is the torque multiplication factor in the torque converter with a stator? The stator (in the middle, between the impeller and the turbine) plays a role in directing the fluid so that it efficiently interactsRead More →
The reason we use a bolt tightening sequence is to reduce the loss of pre-load in the bolt. If pre-load is lost, the bolt will relax, potentially leading to detrimental failure. A loss of preload can result from differences in thermal expansions between the bolt and the joint, along withRead More →