Evenin All, Im looking at buying a torque wrench to replace the one I lost many years ago, Im just not sure what range of nm / ftlbs etc etc to get.
Also, best to get a 1/2 or 3/8 one?
Cheers
Craig Torrens6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Generally,(unless it's something REALLY delicate), things listed with a low torque setting are ok to do by hand, just use a smaller tool, like a ring spanner or, a 3/8 drive socket rather than a 1/2 inch. ( length of ratchet tool is the decider) That way you lessen the risk of stripping threads.
i do calibration checks on torque wrenches at work and can adjust the warren and brown deflecting beam type. if anybody thinks their wrench may be a bit suspect.i work at richmond raaf base.just pm me and i would be happy to do it.
Craig Torrens6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
I have 2 Warren & Browns, a 1/2 & 3/4, both are very old, but well cared for. How can I take you up on your generous offer, can I bring them out to you?
Lee, does your 1/2 torque wrench go high enough to do rear axle nuts or do use a torque multiplier?
homer wrote:i do calibration checks on torque wrenches at work and can adjust the warren and brown deflecting beam type. if anybody thinks their wrench may be a bit suspect.i work at richmond raaf base.just pm me and i would be happy to do it.
I can perform this service & adjust most brands / styles of wrench (as long as the mechanism is not defective).I'm in Taree NSW
I think you need two. A smaller 3/8 for heads and any smaller stuff, eg when doing heads, should always torque in stages [8, 12, 15, 18/20 ], and the bigger one for bigger stuff [obviously] TIV flywheels 80 ft/lb, to do T1 flywheels you need a multiplier [unless you got a really big one [>300 ft/lb]
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Go the Warren and Browns, we have a few... all i think.. 1/4", 1/2", 3/8", 1" and a bigger one again, forget what it is.. never really use it personally.. the good thing about them is they can be serviced easily and last FOREVER.
personally i'd go the 3/8, does most things easily ours i think has a range of 7-80 ft/lbs, generally that would do most but in some cases the 1/4 is handy but if you just wanted one for general use i'd go the 3/8.. mainly cause there not cheap! 😂🙅👍
