torque wrench question?
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torque wrench question?
I did a search and couldn’t find an answer. I have been reading here how important it is to use a torque wrench. Which range of torque wrench is most used and what order should they be purchased? ( 20-150 ft-lbs, 10-75 ft-lbs, 25-250 ft-lbs?)
Thanks, you guys always have the answers.
Thanks, you guys always have the answers.
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I have two, a Microtork torque wrench 3/8" drive 20-250 in-lb, and the other 1/2" drive 20-150 ft-lbs.
I think your first listing is inch-lbs, not foot-lbs. This gives you good coverage for the lower ranges and then the bigger one for the upper ranges.
I think your first listing is inch-lbs, not foot-lbs. This gives you good coverage for the lower ranges and then the bigger one for the upper ranges.
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I have a 20 - 150 Micro-Torque wrench with a 1/2 inch drive and have seldom found a need for anything less that is Ft-Lbs. If you torque your wheels you will need a wrench that does 100Ft-Lbs so I'd stay away from the 10-75 one unless you plan to buy a second one.
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There are some 89 inch lb bolts if you change your stat. you can not feel 7.5 ft lbs with a 1/2 in drive ft lb wrench. it's good to have both. the smaller threads can easily be ripped out trying to feel the correct torque.
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What kind of work will you be doing? Lug nuts go to 100 ft/lb. Intake manifold and throttle body are 89 in/lbs (IIRC). I'd try to get overlapping ranges with at least 100 ft/lbs on the high side.
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I only have a 20-150 ft/lb torque wrench now but need to add an inch pound one. My current one is a Craftsman and is has worked well for many years.
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Just bought a 1/2" drive 20-150 ft-lbs torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Used on my lugs and it worked great! Regular price is about $30 but if you watch the coupon ads, I've seen it for as little as $12.99. I am buying some at that price for Christmas gifts.
