Torque wrench suggestions
06-14-2018, 11:27 PM
#16
Make sure you set your torque wrench back to zero when finished or it will need calibration more often, as is the case with my Snap-On torque wrenches.
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06-15-2018, 07:40 AM
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I’ve been through 4 crapsman tq wrenches including changing head on a few, they suck!
Not willing to spend on a snap on, went with the Tekton on amazon as I heard good things from my racing buddies about it. Only have had it a few months, but build quality actually seems really good! Great reviews on amazon, and great price!
Not willing to spend on a snap on, went with the Tekton on amazon as I heard good things from my racing buddies about it. Only have had it a few months, but build quality actually seems really good! Great reviews on amazon, and great price!
06-15-2018, 09:31 AM
#19
I had to check my memory to be right, but when I redid my 912 engine, there was one nut (gland nut) that required 450 - 500 lbs ft of torque.
It was also a bear to get the nut off in the disassembly. I rented the tool but still have the giant 36mm socket which was only used those 2 times.
It was also a bear to get the nut off in the disassembly. I rented the tool but still have the giant 36mm socket which was only used those 2 times.
06-15-2018, 03:31 PM
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"...still have the giant 36mm socket which was only used those 2 times"
I have way to many "Specialty" tools in my tool box with so few times used but needed way back when to get the job done.
As for torque wrenches, all of mine are mechanical, I hate tools with batteries because when you need them ... yeap, the battery is dead. I have my "good" tools and I have my "travel" tools. My "travel" tools are the ones I really like they were inexpensive and surprisingly good (in some cases better than my "good" tools) but if someone walks off with them I don't feel compelled to hunt them down and retrieve my borrowed tool with the threat of a well worn tire iron... I do that just for the sake of keeping balance in the universe.
There are some inexpensive units that are really good and if you are using it for double checking wheel nut torques, I bet a $40.00 one will work just as good as a $400.00 one.
I have way to many "Specialty" tools in my tool box with so few times used but needed way back when to get the job done.
As for torque wrenches, all of mine are mechanical, I hate tools with batteries because when you need them ... yeap, the battery is dead. I have my "good" tools and I have my "travel" tools. My "travel" tools are the ones I really like they were inexpensive and surprisingly good (in some cases better than my "good" tools) but if someone walks off with them I don't feel compelled to hunt them down and retrieve my borrowed tool with the threat of a well worn tire iron... I do that just for the sake of keeping balance in the universe.
There are some inexpensive units that are really good and if you are using it for double checking wheel nut torques, I bet a $40.00 one will work just as good as a $400.00 one.
06-15-2018, 03:53 PM
#21
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06-15-2018, 04:11 PM
#22
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I used to be a staunch believer of this too. That is until I got my DeWalt XR drill and impact wrench. I don't remember the last time I charged those, and I am not kidding. I seriously cannot remember...
06-15-2018, 05:41 PM
#23
https://www.eastwood.com/
I have had good success here. They are reasonably priced and durable (so far). I have their digital 3/8 (to 100 ftlb) and their monster 1/2 (to 250 ftlb) and have been impressed with both.
I have had good success here. They are reasonably priced and durable (so far). I have their digital 3/8 (to 100 ftlb) and their monster 1/2 (to 250 ftlb) and have been impressed with both.