Electronic Connection Torque tool

[John Dorrer]

What type of torque tool is good for the electronic connections in our Oliver. Product name and link would be appreciated.

 

Our nuts on the inverter breaker came loose 2 years after I replaced the breaker. This caused intermittent issues and resulted in the flat cable ends becoming pitted. I sprayed the ends with 2 coats of a conductivity product. After it dried I installed cables and nuts, and applied Locktite Green per Jason E. I tightened with a wrench.

 

I would have felt a lot better if I knew they were tightened correctly.

[CRM]

Well, you're definitely going to need a inch pounds torque wrench, and you can probably get the torque specs off the breaker installation or spec sheet. 

[jd1923]

6 hours ago, John Dorrer said:

Our nuts on the inverter breaker came loose 2 years after I replaced the breaker.

John, I would just go with hand tightening, but…

What would help is to purchase new split lock washers, nuts too if you like, correct size and good quality from a local hardware store (not Amazon).

The hardware parts on these breakers are cheap and weak. The stronger spring steel in good washers should hold tight. You can torque, even over-torque the cheap hardware and they will still loosen up. Give my idea a try! 😂