Collapsible Ratcheting 3/4" Breaker Bar for CLs
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I haven't seen this particular bar listed on here. It is sold by Matco, PN 14ADR40T. Closed it is 24". Open it is 40". The ratchet head is a nice feature. Price, $183.00 off the Matco truck.
Last edited by Alan C.; 09-22-2015 at 10:36 PM.
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Cool....but if you use the Precision Instruments torque wrench you don't need this breaker bar.
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Mike, I have the Precision Instruments torque wrench. I've never been sure about reversing the wrench and using it as a breaker bar. Not the ratchet but the torque sensing piece by rotating it 180 deg. I believe that would leave the adjustment dial in the up position for removal. On occasion it seems like the breakaway torque is pretty high.
I take it you have been doing this. I'm sure you've had your CLs off and on way more than me.
I take it you have been doing this. I'm sure you've had your CLs off and on way more than me.
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If you purchase directly from the Matco site, this part is listed as "DR40T."
I know that the Precision Instruments one is a split beam and I can only speak from experience with "breakaway" style torque wrenches here. As an FAA licensed Airframe and Power plant mechanic I can tell you that it is not generally accepted practice or even advisable to break loose a torqued fastener with a torque wrench.
- Patrick
I know that the Precision Instruments one is a split beam and I can only speak from experience with "breakaway" style torque wrenches here. As an FAA licensed Airframe and Power plant mechanic I can tell you that it is not generally accepted practice or even advisable to break loose a torqued fastener with a torque wrench.
- Patrick
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the Precision Instrument paperwork that cleared its torque wrench for use as a breaker bar.
It does state you can store it w/ the torque setting at the desired level w/o fear of damaging it.
I, too, would never use a torque wrench as a breaker bar.
My 2 cents. Your results may vary.
It does state you can store it w/ the torque setting at the desired level w/o fear of damaging it.
I, too, would never use a torque wrench as a breaker bar.
My 2 cents. Your results may vary.
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