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applescotty |
Aug 4 2003, 08:34 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Eudora, KS Member No.: 440 |
I need a torque wrench. Read various reccomendations about what to get. Mine will be for home shop use, probably rebuild my engine eventually, work on my other cars, etc. The clicker type seem nice, and easier to use in different orientations (don't have to be able to see the gauge). But, I've heard that they occasionally need to be calibrated. A beam type is maintenance free, and cheaper, but a little harder to use. Any opinions? Types, brands, etc?
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TimT |
Aug 4 2003, 08:37 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Get a 3/8 beam type.. and a 1/2 clicker type....... then your basically good to go
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vortrex |
Aug 4 2003, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
I have the craftsman "clicker" type. works fine. can't imagine I would need to get it calibrated. I mean, how much does one use a torque wrench anyways and how far off could it get?
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scotty |
Aug 4 2003, 08:43 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Get a 3/8 beam type.. and a 1/2 clicker type....... then your basically good to go Yeah... and a beam type 1/4" that's in inch-pounds |
Aaron Cox |
Aug 4 2003, 08:45 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i have both sizes in clicker craftsman. they work good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Eric Taylor |
Aug 5 2003, 12:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
I'm gona probably be buying one this week to finish off the clutch job. How much does one cost? I've been told the clicker one is the best. I believe they are hydrolic? That's what I was told at least.
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Curvie Roadlover |
Aug 5 2003, 05:02 AM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
Back it off to "0" torque when not in use and it won't need re-calibrating (at least not as often).
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applescotty |
Aug 5 2003, 08:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Eudora, KS Member No.: 440 |
Thanks for all the advice. FYI, sears is having a sale on their clicker torque wrenches until the 9th. Normally $69, on sale for $49.
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Mueller |
Aug 5 2003, 09:56 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
clicker style all the way..........
I've got a 1/4" drive in-lb clicker, 3/8 drive ft-lb and of course everyone should have a 1/2" drive ft-lb clicker tq wrench for thier lug bolts/nuts !!!! Just remember to do the conversion correct if you are using a ft-lb wrench for a in-lb application...a buddy of mine cracked his transmission case when he cranked a bolt to 25 ft-lb instead of 25 in-lb, LOL |
scotty |
Aug 5 2003, 12:18 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
QUOTE I've got a 1/4" drive in-lb clicker, Cool! Where'd you get it? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 5 2003, 02:06 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Keep the clickers in th box it comes in and don't drop it! dropping it will screw the calibration.
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