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Mac & Snap-on made 1/2" micrometer click adjust flex-head torque wrenches in the past. Would anyone have their respective parts numbers?

To carry on the motorcycle, I aim to get an inexpensive compact ratchet socket set and I am gravitating to a 3/8” drive set from HF. It’s also nice to have a torque wrench as well but I don’t want too much weight or bulk. My question is, can a ratcheting torque wrench take the place of a ratchet?

Thanks to all for your inputs and especially Mike for his graphic. I borrowed a SO flare socket & a ball hex driver from a good friend. Things that I learned: 1) The the passing lamps adjustment must have been designed by Senile Generals ... what a laborious chore! 2) The flare socket is a "one...

There's not too much clearance on the inboard screw. I couldn't see how a regular hex key (even the short end) could torque it.

Yes, that is why I wonder if paying the extra buck up front for an SK or SO will provide more tool longevity against breakage & rounding, and thus more value over the long term. Or, are they gonna break & round no matter what?, in which case I'll get only one needed piece from Harbor Freight.

Hi everyone. Need you inputs regarding 5/32” Long Ball Hex, for adjusting Harley passing lamps: 1. 3/8” Socket driver vs. screwdriver or T-handle? 2. Individual piece vs. a set? 3. Snap-On vs. SK, - or - any other good brands, (worried that with a cheap brand the ball head may round/break off...

Thanks, again.

Thanks, Mike Another question for you: is the lamp adjustable only in the horizontal plane?, or will the socket and motion pro tool allow me to adjust it in the vertical plane as well?

I looked at the motion pro but I'm puzzled. It looks like a flat flare wrench so I cannot understand how that will fit in a place that a crowfoot won't. BTW - '99 FLHTCUI

No, it can't, but maybe the clearance issue is the reason for using a socket over a crowfoot. Thanks PS - on a HD forum someone answered the question: The nut is a bit recessed in the mount, the socket is needed for this.

Hi. I just went through a similar experience, as my plethora of posts will attest. Everyone one the board was helpful in my quest. I settled on flex head ratcheting torque wrenches over fixed ratcheting, and I am very well pleased with the decision. Secondly, I went with Snap on for the 3/8"...

For spot light adjustment which is complicated by a wire on the nut, the Harley manual recommends using a Snap-On 9/16", 6-Point, Flare Nut Socket, (FRX181). See: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=2122&group_ID=262 What is the downside of using a 9/16" 6-pt Flare Nut Crowfoot...

On a torque wrench: Flex ratchet head vs fixed ratchet head with universal joint. Your opinions, please.

My preferred type over split beam. Electronics are nice but eat batteries. Just like the adjustable click type the most and the flexible head is a very nice feature.

Yes, the Techwrench Electronic & Split Beam torque wrenches have flex heads. Thanks. Now, let me re-phrase the initial question: Can you name any others micrometer adjustable click type, 1/2" drive, flexible head, ratcheting torque wrenches than the ones listed above?

I know of four 1/2" drive flexible head ratcheting torque wrenches, (50-250 ft.lb.): SK 74456 MAC TWF8250A Snap-On QJFR3250 (discontinued), and Matco TRC250FA Can you name any others?

After all was said & done, I ended up buying the Mount Torque Screwdriver. Thanks to all who have opined, and especially to Charles in Ga, and to Moose-LandTran in the UK. RHP

You are absolutely correct. I misread it and feel foolish for wasting your times. Sorry about my oversight. RHP

in 3/8" drive: Craftsman has two models going to 250 ft lb max Sturtevant & PI have models that go to 200 ft lb max

Would you trust a 3/8" drive for a 250 ft lb torque wrench? (versus a 1/2")