Quick attach question..

[copperhead 38]

Changed a rear quick attach from one machine to another today...I got everything snugged up...but was worried about the possibility of cracking the transmission case when tighting the unit down...Are there certain torque specs for the bolts on these things?....Thanks

[wallfish 16,980]

You'll snap the bolt before you crack the tranny.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,300]

You'll snap the bolt before you crack the tranny.

Mike.........

[Rock farmer 41]

I was just un-mangling a axel hitch today.

Their made of soft steel. They'll bend long before the axel housing.

Crank away!

Joe

[Alan_Heist 7]

Use the German torque setting built into your arm.... Gootentite! :)

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

Recommended torque for a dry grade five 3/8 -16 fastener is listed at 30-35 ft lb.

It would be a good idea to use new nylock nuts too.

[SousaKerry 501]

Go ahead and spot torque it, ya know turn the wrench till you see spots :ychain:

[Wyattrrp 59]

Or you can use the method my Dad taught me. Yank on it 'til you feel the bolt snap, then back off 1/4 turn :laughing-rofl:

[855ownerJoel 32]

Or as my Grandpa told me, tight is tight..... go figure, he also used to tell me that: "the worst thing that it could do was kill you".