Split Beam flex head ratchet torque wrench ?

[one9gt]

so, im in need of new torque wrenches cuz i need to clear out the monthly budget or else i lose it for that month and prefer split beam over click type but need it for left hand threaded bolts as well..

do the split beams that have ratcheting heads have the ability to torque counter clockwise? or is the ratchet mechanism just for convenience?

 

[AmishFury]

IIRC the PI split beams are not reversible

i know not a split beam but the HF torque wrenches will do left hand thread... but the accuracy is lower in reverse... so it depends on how critical the accuracy is... lug nuts will be fine, internal engine parts probably not so much

 

[one9gt]

I couldnt find any thru CDI or PI but apparently Snap-On has them.. but nowhere can i find any specs or info about torquing CCW

 

[newspeed]

I have a snap on split beam and it does not have reverse.

 

[one9gt]

http://www.toolexchange.com.au/images/products/L_d2170.jpg

I am referring to this torque wrench if anybody has it. Snap-on Tqfr250C

 

[bob15]

Did you actually look on the snap on website for split beam torques wrenches? It answers your question.

Look here and read the specs:

https://store.snapon.com/US-Reading-Torque-Wrenches-with-Conversion-Scale-Torque-Wrench-Adj-Click-Type-U-S-Fixed-Ratchet-40-250-ft-lb-1-2-drive-P642560.aspx

 

[one9gt]

yes ive seen the site but im specifically referring to the model in the pictured i linked above

 

[bob15]

You realize they are the same torque wrench, just a couple decades apart in age? And the spec's haven't changed.

OR

Email Snap-On.

 

[guy48065]

Short answer: That SO wrench is made by Precision Industries and is not rated for CCW torque.