Another torque wrench question

[decableguy2000]

Looking at a new torque wrench, I need one that will do angles. New Snap on is out of the price range, used is doable. Possibly the Icon. 89in-lbs is the spec needed for the bolts. This will be towards the low side of the torque wrenches, so should I look at 1/4"? Also been looking at the Techangle sets on Ebay and prices seem to be averaging 1600-1700 for a set of 3. Don't really have a need for 1/2" but....

 

[Pontiac787]

I’ll be the guy who doesn’t answer the question. You’re talking in the range of 7 ft.lbs. How critical is the application and how many items are you tightening? Meaning, do you really need a wrench with integrated torque angle?

You’re definitely in 1/4” range, in my opinion.

 

[decableguy2000]

per the manual 89in lb than 60deg. Oil pump install on 5.0.

 

[Qualitytools]

Check out Project farm latest video on torque wrenches. It may help you decide on a brand.

Project Farm Digital Torque wrench test

Break out the popcorn, Project Farm released a 1/2 drive digital torque wrench test video on You Tube today. Let the gnashing of teeth begin:beer:

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[jayemm]

Get a quality 1/4" or 3/8" drive in-lb torque wrench that goes to 200-250 in-lb full scale. Your torque value (89) is about mid scale then for good accuracy. After torqueing it to 89 then go an additional 1/6 turn which is the distance of one point on the head of a hex bolt. I wouldn't trust the low end of a 3/8" drive FT-LB (not INCH-LB) even if you could find one that goes that low (89 in-lb is about 7-1/2 ft-lbs). And an expensive digital torque wrench isn't needed either. A "clicker type" (micrometer adjust) TW would be fine. Roughly $ 30 -$60 price range depending which type and brand you buy. This is a good quality one but ther's other brands also.

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