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Need torque wrench recommendations
i have the beam type and i don't like it. i'm going to get the kind that clicks.
There seems to be quite a selection out there. I will need it for general automotive purposes except big time engine rebuilding. Additionally, I will need it for tightening the wheel lugs. What size (in terms of torque range) should I get? 3/8 or 1/2? Nothing puny and nothing He-Man but generally useful.
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that sounds like good advice. what 'range' should the 1/2 be? for wheels what 'range' should the 3/8 be? for valve covers
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Clickers are nice. Overkill for tightening lugs tho. Valve cover, cam rocker mounts, all OK w/ 3/8". 1/2" is better for torquing injectors. Buy it based on your needs for the next job that you do. Don't lie to yourself, you'll end up w/ both anyways.
If you can wait till day after thanksgiving, craftsman torque wrenches were doobusters at sears, less than 1/2 price I think. |
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Scott 1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000) 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold) 1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold) 1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!) 1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold) 1995 Ducati 900SS (sold) 1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold) 1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.) 1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold) 1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold) |
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Craftsman digital is the way to go for engine building and such. Clickers are good for tires and random crap.
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself. George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..) 1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won. pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt. |
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1/2 drive is the most useful. You can always use a 1/2 down to 3/8 adapter.
I would recommend one with no less than Sears Craftsman quality wise. One made in the US of by a good Japanese company. I have not seen an German or Euro made ones but if they are out there get a name brand one. The more difficult choice is what torque range you need. I have a Husky 39104 click type that goes from 25-250 Foot-Pounds. So I cannot torque anything below 25 Foot-Pounds (I use my Beam type Torque Wrench for that or just tighten by hand). My Torque wrench also has a Netwon Meter scale on it so I do not have to convert. So you will have to decide how high you want your Torque to go. You most often see Torque wrenches that go up to 125 or 150 Foot-Pounds but this may not be enough for some parts of Diesels. I have been working on my suspension lately and the Eccentric Bolt of the Lower Control arm is torqued over 130 Foot-Pounds. You might want to check some of the Torque values in the manual to help you dcide how high of a Torque you need. Also there was a Thread about 3 weeks ago about Torque wrenches you might want to take a look there to.
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I've got a Craftsman 3/8 and a Snap On 1/2. They both work great. Although you can really tell the difference in quality between the two.
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Ed -1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles) -1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles) -1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles) |
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I have a Harbor Freight 1/2 inch torque wrench and a 17mm socket in the trunk for the wheels. It's very useful in torquing the lugs, you could also use it as a breaker bar, but I also a breaker bar in the trunk for the wheels as well. It's accurate enough for lugs, and it doubles as a neat breaker bar, and it's usually on sale for $9.99.
If you want to spend more than 10 dollars on a torque wrench I would go for the used Snap On, S/K, etc used torque wrench on eBay for under $100. 1/2 drive is the most useful because it has the widest ranges it can torque things.
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Calibrated elbow, it's about as expensive as a ratchet.
I am half kidding here...I would get something 3/8" 80-100ft/lbs for any spinning connections (wheels, driveshaft, etc), and gaskets. Everything else should be set to 'motorcycle tight'.
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LOL, I have just the opposite!
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Would that be a Craftswoman and a Snap-Off?
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LOL, a 3/8 Snap-on, and a 1/2 Craftsman!
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why has proto and precission brands been eliminated ? they are both great wrenches. . . . and have a warranty besides.
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