if you have a 12" wrench pull about half as hard as you can.

if shorter 3/4 as hard as you can.

i have never used a torque wrench yet and i have never stripped one out or had one come loose in 40 plus years.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.