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09-22-2010, 08:57 AM | #2 |
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Torque wrenchs
I have 3 torque wrenches, a 1/2", a 3/8" - both read in lb/ft, I also have a 1/4" that reads in lb/in. I use the 3/8" 90% of the time on the motorcycle.
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09-22-2010, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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Torque wrenchs
My 3/8" that reads up to 50 ft lbs takes care of a many of the jobs I get involved in.
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09-22-2010, 11:20 AM | #4 |
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Torque wrenchs
I have three, a 1/2" and 3/8". The 1/2" is a Craftsman "click" style and this one takes care of the big stuff (torquing Heads on cars 20 - 150 lbs.). The remaining 3/8", one is "click" and is 10 - 75 lbs. and one is a bar style with "In lbs". I would say I use the 3/8" the most especially the " Inch Pound". There are torque specs for most bolts and I try to do everything using these specs.
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09-22-2010, 08:38 PM | #5 |
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Torque wrenchs
I have a click type wrench and a older style with a bar. Ive had the bar torque wrench for about 40 years now.
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09-22-2010, 11:06 PM | #6 |
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Torque wrenchs
I have found some places just don't offer enough space to use the torque wrench. I would suggest the 3/8 as it is smaller and would fit in more places.
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09-23-2010, 12:11 PM | #7 |
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Isn't that a tool you use to strip threads out with .....
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09-23-2010, 01:40 PM | #8 |
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True, lol. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2. I dont use them a whole lot.
I torque according to my arm strenght works for me. |
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