15 mm Crowfoot Adapter

[_David_]

Any idea where locally I can buy a 15 mm Crowfoot adapter to torque down my Vector pedals?

[David Marshall]

I've only seen them in sets.  You can try JKM Industrial Supplies or the Toolshop - both in Strydom Park area.  I would 'phone first.

[V12man]

Any idea where locally I can buy a 15 mm Crowfoot adapter to torque down my Vector pedals?

The Toolshop in Strydom Park - can't you use a hex key on the back of those pedals instead of the crowsfoot?

 

Edit - I looked at some pictures - clearly you can't use a hex on those.

 

But the Toolshop will have as individual items - just make sure you have the correct adapters to your torque wrench at the same time - given that a lot of them are 3/8ths drive (which your torque wrench may or may not be)

Edited August 1, 2018 by V12man

[_David_]

Thanks will give them a call.

[Grubscrew]

Park Tool make one, part TWB-15. It is 3/8" square drive, so be aware of that as V12man mentioned.

 

http://capemulti.co.za/product/park-tool-twb-15-pedal-wrench-crow-foot/

[Meentb]

Pretoria tool centre will have loose crowfoots

[the nerd]

So would you adjust your torque settings for the changed pivot angle? 

 

Just a question.... 

[V12man]

So would you adjust your torque settings for the changed pivot angle?

 

Just a question....

generally not - although the torque arm will be longer - usually it's more about consistency than accuracy - and the torque wrench will make it consistent - you can figure out the math to see the difference if you like - not material enough to be concerned because the crowsfoot is pretty short.

[_David_]

Sorted thanks - R270 from Adendorff's in Strydom Park.

 

Edited August 2, 2018 by _David_

[V12man]

Sorted thanks - R270 from Adendorff's in Strydom Park.

 

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Check they are thin enough to fit between the pedal and crank without binding - before you go to town and damage the crank and/or pedal.

 

I have plenty of spanners (ok - at least 4) that have been ground to fit specific places on motors to avoid this problem of binding up when parts are tightened - and it's an expensive mistake.... one I have paid before ...

[Grubscrew]

So would you adjust your torque settings for the changed pivot angle? 

 

Just a question.... 

 

No adjustment needed if you use the crowfoot at 90° to the wrench.

 

http://www.fordservicecontent.com/renderers/torquewrench/images/90degcrow.jpg

[Knersboy]

Good old Ardendorff, got my bearing puller from them too, can do everything from hubs to bb using it. No point in paying big moola for a tool I use a handful of times a year.