With any sort of plastic top I worry about overtightening the fittings and cracking around the thred. Are there torque specs listed for this anywhere?
1796463
The top bracket is plastic with a thin metal insert. It is tightened down with thumb screws and springs and as long as you don't buttom out the springs you will not over torque.
1796464
Screw it down to where the springs are almost fully compressed. The plastic is not the critical structure at risk, it is the CPU and the MB backing plate. The springs provide proper torque load as you compress them to near full compression. Do it in steps, in an X pattern.
1796465
The only plastic on it is the clear plastic that holds it to your motherboard. I'd say get it as tight as you can and if you twist it off there is probably a defect in it and it would have failed eventually.
889855
put tape on the fitting and only tighten it till it is facing up.... you don't have top tighten it up so much it will seal
487383
The 3/8" in the description is defining the maximum I.D. For your peace of mind I measured its I.D. as Min of 5/16" Max of 3/8". If you are using a standard small boat 6 gallon gas tank (Original tank was from 1974 which I replaced with a new all plastic tank and this line fit on both) it seems to be an exact replacement for Mercury and Johnson fittings sliding on tightly, but I would still use a screw clamp on either end. You will need to re-use your existing fittings and clamps or buy new ones to match your motor and tank fittings.
1952594
I don't know the exact torque value, lets just say it's good for light work and tight spaces which is why I got it. If you need heavier torque, I suggest you purchase a butterfly impact gun, flexable and easy to use. Assuming you have compressed air, beyond that, you would need a standard impact driver for the tough ones, and impact bits.
1165004
At the risk of not double checking my records, my memory tells me that the ONLY issue I had was to "fatten up" the rubber bushings on the top with a bit of shade tree use of vinyl tubing to fit the upper metal mount. In real world practicality, even factory parts need a little "English."BOTTOM LINE: The part will fit and has been working for us quite well.*** What else are you replacing? Get the Gates hoses. Doing a timing belt? Get the great kit offered thru Amazon Check those belts. Cracks? Get the kit. There is not much space on these transverse engines.Best wishes on your repair work. At the risk of not double checking my records, my memory tells me that the ONLY issue I had was to "fatten up" the rubber bushings on the top with a bit of shade tree use of vinyl tubing to fit the upper metal mount. In real world practicality, even factory parts need a little "English."BOTTOM LINE: The part will fit and has been working for us quite well.*** What else are you replacing? Get the Gates hoses. Doing a timing belt? Get the great kit offered thru Amazon Check those belts. Cracks? Get the kit. There is not much space on these transverse... » Read More At the risk of not double checking my records, my memory tells me that the ONLY issue I had was to "fatten up" the rubber bushings on the top with a bit of shade tree use of vinyl tubing to fit the upper metal mount. In real world practicality, even factory parts need a little "English."BOTTOM LINE: The part will fit and has been working for us quite well.*** What else are you replacing? Get the Gates hoses. Doing a timing belt? Get the great kit offered thru Amazon Check those belts. Cracks? Get the kit. There is not much space on these transverse engines.Best wishes on your repair work. « Show Less
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See Toto's spec sheet http://www.totousa.com/Portals/0/ProductDownloads/SS-00236_CST416M.pdf
910850
Yes, use the one that came with it. A little Teflon tape & don't over tighten the fitting. Treat a tool properly & you will get many use's from it. This is Not a heavy duty or commercial unit. Treat it as such & you will get many years from it. IMO.
498257
Very carefully with needle nose pliers or a regular one. The plastic will not withstand a lot of torque.
474327
i don't know. i just know the part that attaches it cracked when the plumber started to hand tighten it on--very cheap plastic!!
1349731
You dont want to use with big torque wrench. It would be ok with small torque wrench like newton pound meassurement. If yoi are going to go higher than 35-50lbs then not a wise choice
1690779
..mine worked like a charm, yes...it screws like a crank, you just have to tighten by feel...if you think you have enough for one more turn and the neck to end up vertical then go ahead...I knew on my last turn that it was pretty tight and that I might had enough for a one more turn but I wasn't 100% so I stopped...plumbers tape is a must obviously and so far no leaks or problems....there is no need to over-tighten....
2219451
As a seasoned wrench turner, I've always found it's best to not use anything additional to valve cover gaskets. If the valve cover is not warped and truly flat all the way around, a good quality gasket is all you'll ever need. Don't over torque the bolts.
293585
Not likely. The fittings can be tightened down with a box wrench, so i probably isnt going to come apart.
1467021
Mine twisted. They make tops that pop on too. I think those are better. Mine leaks if not screwed on properly.
866421
This will work fine. If you set your drag too high itll snap the rod easier than a better quality rod, but thats to be expected.
555870
I assume you meant the 1/4-20 threaded screw with the plastic knob that attaches to either the top or bottom. You can contact the MFG for a new one or a 1/4-20 bolt and washer of the appropriate length will work also. You will just not have the plastic knob.
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Not sure I used the German torque setting guttentight been on for six months now no problems.