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    Micrometer torque wrench storage at lowest value?

    Backing it off all the way is "fine" too,... however, then debris and rust can form between the handle and spring base/perch. If you remove the handle and check the spring (and lubricate it with oil) semi-regularily you'll be fine.
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    Micrometer torque wrench storage at lowest value?

    They are $35 to $45 on Amazon for a 1/2" digital torque adapter. Since they use an electric strain sensor they are generally much more accurate than a traditional click-type (spring) torque wrench and do not go out of calibration (unless you break it). Here's one...
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    Micrometer torque wrench storage at lowest value?

    Yes, all torque wrenches suggest storing at the lowest setting, when not in use. Torque Test Channel on Youtube tested this and, if you leave your wrench set somewhere other than 0, it will weaken the spring and you'll be under target a couple points. Once out of spec, you can buy a digital...
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    TV in metal garage

    My shop is also very humid if im not running the dehumidifier. So much so that most of my tools has considerable surface rust after being in there for a few days. Like you, i also do metal fabrication and everything gets a good layer of dust on it. I have an lcd computer monitor that hasnt...
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    E Clip Tools

    You could also buy an eclip kit to keep on your RV so that you have replacements on board, in the event you lose a clip. The kits are less than $10 and contain a bunch of common sizes
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    Terminal Kit

    If one of the pins within the ECM has broken off then you'll need to open it up and pray that it wasnt bathed in epoxy. Then... stretch your microsoldering skills and get to work on soldering in a new pin A picture would help us help you, though.
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    Hard to find a 18mm strut socket locally

    Just use any 18mm socket that will fit and clamp a vice grip onto it as tight as she'll go. Or... tack weld on a scrap piece of flat bar to the socket Edit - just saw your reply above to cvairwerks. The threaded rod is part of the shock.... you can wrap some cloth around the upper part of the...
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    I need internet wireless router tech help.

    Packet loss and how its handled is an interesting thing. Some equipment does well with missed packets while other equipment can barely handle a few dropped packets. If you were really curious and have time to burn you could connect a laptop in your shop to the line (without the shop access...
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    Gear oil bottle pump

    For our boats lower unit I also use one like the OPs pic... however, for transmissions, differentials, etc on vehicles I usually use a Fluid Extraction Pump to **** up a litre of fluid from the jug and then squirt it into the fill hole.
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    I need internet wireless router tech help.

    Your shop AP should be connected to one of the numbered ports on you Arris router at home, not the WAN port
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