Can anyone speak from experience about how they torqued these bolts if they modified the nuts with epoxied-on wrench ends?
For those scratching their heads, a little explanation?.I read and followed a post that showed how some guys cut off the end of a wrench, glue it to the nut, and install inside the gear tower. This, purportedly allows you to easily re-torque these PITA nuts from the bolt-head side, instead of spelunking into the crowded gear towers, where the nut with the glued-on wrench end, which still has a small "lug", remains jammed in place. Of course this will invalidate the specified torque value.
My question: how do you recalculate a proper torque value? TLAR? A certain percentage above what's specified? Should you lube these close tolerance bolts so they turn easier?
I'm almost ready to turn my fuselage upright to install gear, and have been wondering about this technique.
Thanks, guys.