Is my torque wrench broken?
 

I purchased a "Cal-Hawk 1/4" drive click torque wrench" from the local tool store. I haven't used it in a while so I followed the instructions and set it at the lowest torque setting and tried it out on a bolt. The tool would never "click"!! I tried it on a lug nut bolt on the car and it still will not "click". It is a $25 tool......could it be broken? If so, is it possible to repair it?

On all torque settings or just the lowest?

End of the day....you get what you pay for unfortunately :)

1/4" drive torque wrench
 

I think for small fasteners such as valve cover nuts on the M117 needing a 1/4" drive you are better off using a beam-type torque wrench. Your clicker may be working but is so soft you may not hear or feel it unless concentrating very hard.

I have a cheapie Taiwan one; it clicks very clearly even at 25 inch-lbs, but only when tightening. No click or movement when loosing.

DG

i'm smiling thinking facetiously that you have a ft-lb wrench and you've stripped the threads of your in-lb fitting

I'd say to try it at a stronger setting and see if it clicks. Might just be too low a setting to feel the click.

FYI
 

This type does not break, it can be abused = lose calibration, but are easy to test/verify.
Old Vintage Kent Moore Beam Type 3 8" Drive inch Pound Torque Wrench Fiat Tool | eBay


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What might be your thoughts concerning a digital torque wrench versus a beam type torque wrench? They are price at around $100++.

NO
 

Digital torque wrench, none have any warranty past one year.

Beam, Click or Dial torque wrenches are durable, one of mine is 65 years old with calibration still in spec. :D


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Newby torque wrench Qs/recommendations?

Where to source for quality (what brand"(s)") and sizes of torque wrench(s) do I need to procure, to do glow plug, intake manifold, AND lug nut bolt torquing?

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Answer
 

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/109820-torque-wrench-recommendations.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/322001-torque-wrench-use-correctly-damage-precision-parts-brute-force.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/143743-torque-wrenches-calibration-accuracy.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/282343-torque-yield-bolts.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/314199-what-must-have-tools-mb-special-do-you-own-need.html

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