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Hard Starting, pressurized fuel tank

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Old 10-22-2008, 06:41 PM
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The hold down bolt spec is 89 in.lbs...I don't know if a ft.lbs wrench will figure that low.
Old 10-22-2008, 07:16 PM
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Most torque wrenches have to be above 20% of their capacity to be accurate. It' just take a guesstimated shot at it, and be careful not to over do it.

One way I guesstimate torques is to grab the wrench at exactly 6 inches and apply what I think is twice the force. So, if I need 10lb-ft, I pull with 20lb of force at 6in and it's equivalent. I lift weights pretty regularly, so I'm pretty decent at ballparking weight in the 15-50lb range.
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I just had the same thing going on after I just put in new injectors. Went for a test drive and came home with fuel all over the drivers side and tailgate. I had a hunch maybe #6 had a problem cuz it didnt snap down like the rest so I pulled it back out and half of the copper washer is black from what I assume is combustion. Tomorrow I am going to get a new washer and o-ring and see if there is anything on the injector seat and give it a whirl.
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