Autoguy
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What are the torque wrenches you have and in what sizes type and torque range rating? I am wonderin now with engines made fully from aluminum would that affect the torqe rating of the head bolts...etc.Thanks?
Torqu Wrench Question?
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765kVFlash
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I bought a 0-30 NM dial indicator type for working on the motorcycles, last year. I also have a 0-75 in.lbf. screwdriver-style dial indicator for the smaller fasteners. I originally bought this for doing axle/differential bearing preloads.
Several other larger ones for working on the cars and 4x4. All but one are dial-indicator. The clicker is a 0-75 ft.lbf. We used S-O on the sub for sub-safe/nuclear spec fasteners. Didn't see the point in using anything else.
I've got three two Snapons 0-200 in-lb and 5-75 ft-lb flex head in 3/8" and a Mac 50-250 ft-lb in 1/2" covers all the range I need. I seem to use the 0-200 in-lb the most on aluminum.
Charles (in GA)
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My collection.
Front and center, Seekonk 1/4 drive 30 to 150 in/lb micrometer type
Just behind the Seekonk is a Sturtevant-Richmont (SR) CCM150I interchangeable head micrometer type (with no head) 30 to 150 in/lb
Front right is a SR CCM150F interchangeable head micrometer type with a 1/2 drive head, 30 to 150 ft/lbs
Front and left is a SR CCM750I interchangeable head micrometer type with a 3/8 drive head, 150 to 750 in/lbs.
Second row left side, is a Snap-On dial type "Torque-O-Meter" 1/2 drive, 0 to 250 ft/lbs
Second row right side is a Snap-On dial type "Torque-O-Meter" 3/4 drive, 0 to 600 ft/lbs with no extension handle
Middle, third back is a Gedore 4507, German made 5 to 40 ft/lb with a 1/2" female square drive, micrometer type. The male push thru square drive plug is missing, but I am ordering them 1/2 to 1/2 and 1/2 to 3/8
Left side, third back is the new Precision Instruments 1/2 drive flex head split beam C3FR250F, 40 to 250 ft/lbs
Just behind the Snap-On and Gedore... is the new PI 3/8 drive flex head split beam C2FR100F, 20 to 100 ft/lbs
To the far right, past the PI 3/8 drive, sitting on top of the reddish box is a Utica interchangable head 10 to 150 in/lb micrometer type with both 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet heads. I have seven of the torque wrenches but only one of each of the heads.
Red box to the left is a early '70's vintage Craftsman 3/8 drive beam type, 0 to 50 ft/lbs
Blue box is a early '70's vintage Craftsman 1/2 drive beam type, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Far right in the plastic package is a '90's vintage Craftsman 1/2 drive beam type, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Also far right is a '90's vintage Craftsman 3/8 drive beam type, 0 to 50 ft/lbs
To the left, the electronic meter in the package is a Craftsman 44599 electronic torque measuring system, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Last but certainly not least, is a English made System Norbar 3/4 drive (push thru square drive plug) ratchet, clicker type, 370 to 1100 ft/lbs with its metal case and extension handle. Over five feet long and has a nearly two foot extension handle with it
Charles
Front and center, Seekonk 1/4 drive 30 to 150 in/lb micrometer type
Just behind the Seekonk is a Sturtevant-Richmont (SR) CCM150I interchangeable head micrometer type (with no head) 30 to 150 in/lb
Front right is a SR CCM150F interchangeable head micrometer type with a 1/2 drive head, 30 to 150 ft/lbs
Front and left is a SR CCM750I interchangeable head micrometer type with a 3/8 drive head, 150 to 750 in/lbs.
Second row left side, is a Snap-On dial type "Torque-O-Meter" 1/2 drive, 0 to 250 ft/lbs
Second row right side is a Snap-On dial type "Torque-O-Meter" 3/4 drive, 0 to 600 ft/lbs with no extension handle
Middle, third back is a Gedore 4507, German made 5 to 40 ft/lb with a 1/2" female square drive, micrometer type. The male push thru square drive plug is missing, but I am ordering them 1/2 to 1/2 and 1/2 to 3/8
Left side, third back is the new Precision Instruments 1/2 drive flex head split beam C3FR250F, 40 to 250 ft/lbs
Just behind the Snap-On and Gedore... is the new PI 3/8 drive flex head split beam C2FR100F, 20 to 100 ft/lbs
To the far right, past the PI 3/8 drive, sitting on top of the reddish box is a Utica interchangable head 10 to 150 in/lb micrometer type with both 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet heads. I have seven of the torque wrenches but only one of each of the heads.
Red box to the left is a early '70's vintage Craftsman 3/8 drive beam type, 0 to 50 ft/lbs
Blue box is a early '70's vintage Craftsman 1/2 drive beam type, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Far right in the plastic package is a '90's vintage Craftsman 1/2 drive beam type, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Also far right is a '90's vintage Craftsman 3/8 drive beam type, 0 to 50 ft/lbs
To the left, the electronic meter in the package is a Craftsman 44599 electronic torque measuring system, 0 to 150 ft/lbs
Last but certainly not least, is a English made System Norbar 3/4 drive (push thru square drive plug) ratchet, clicker type, 370 to 1100 ft/lbs with its metal case and extension handle. Over five feet long and has a nearly two foot extension handle with it
Charles
Charles (in GA)
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Most "modern" engines, iron or aluminum, use stretch type head bolts. You torque to some specified torque, then in sequence, turn the bolts and additional amount, say 1/4 turn or 90°, or whatever, and you are done. If you remove the bolts, you scrap them. You still need a torque wrench, might not be as high of a torque as with standard head bolts, and you also need (to be accurate) a gauge to measure the number of degrees of rotation.
Charles
Charles
JohnMcD348
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All I have that's served me well over the years has been my Crarftsman needl style indicator TW. I've never had a need for high ft/lb torques so the little 3/8 75ft/lb unit has done everything I needed. I've kinda always liked them better since I know for certain they are or are not accurate just by looking at the needle indicator prior to using it.
I have 1/4 inc dial type torque wrench and a clik type PROTO for differential work rated 0 to 40 lb .in/
3/8 dial type 0 to 50 lb.ft and a similar click type one made by PROTO
1/2 dial type made by SO rated 0-250 lb.ft and a click type 0-150 made by PROTO and an old beam type rated 0-1200 kg.cm made by SRUTEVANT.
Would you consider this to be ideal combination of torque wrenches or just excess.
3/8 dial type 0 to 50 lb.ft and a similar click type one made by PROTO
1/2 dial type made by SO rated 0-250 lb.ft and a click type 0-150 made by PROTO and an old beam type rated 0-1200 kg.cm made by SRUTEVANT.
Would you consider this to be ideal combination of torque wrenches or just excess.
Like Autoguy, I am also looking for the ideal combination. I cannot respond intelligently with his assorted collection above.
As posted on a concurrent thread, my intentions are:
Snapon 3/8", flex head, 15-75 ft-lb (= 180-900 in-lb) -have it & luv it!
S-K, 1/4", flex head 40-200 in-lb (= 3.3-16.7 ft-lb) - for father's day
Torquing screwdriver (e.g. SO), Adjustable, 5-40 in. lb. - for X-Mas
When answering autoguy's question (Would you consider this to be ideal combination of torque wrenches...?) would ya'll also chime in on future buys.
Thanks, RHP
As posted on a concurrent thread, my intentions are:
Snapon 3/8", flex head, 15-75 ft-lb (= 180-900 in-lb) -have it & luv it!
S-K, 1/4", flex head 40-200 in-lb (= 3.3-16.7 ft-lb) - for father's day
Torquing screwdriver (e.g. SO), Adjustable, 5-40 in. lb. - for X-Mas
When answering autoguy's question (Would you consider this to be ideal combination of torque wrenches...?) would ya'll also chime in on future buys.
Thanks, RHP
Here is my "collection" of torque wrenches, couple bit odd brands you don't see lots of 
Top is a JC Penney 250 lb 1/2 drive
2nd is JC Penney 75 lb 3/8 drive flex head
3rd is Proto 150 lb 1/2 drive
4th is Apco Mossberg 150 in lb 1/4 drive
I think the JC Penney were made by Central Tool? I recall seeing many brands all with this ratchet head, anyone know where this ratchet head originated?
The Apco Mossberg I bought used off Snap On truck in the mid-70's, I've never seen another, anyone?
Top is a JC Penney 250 lb 1/2 drive
2nd is JC Penney 75 lb 3/8 drive flex head
3rd is Proto 150 lb 1/2 drive
4th is Apco Mossberg 150 in lb 1/4 drive
I think the JC Penney were made by Central Tool? I recall seeing many brands all with this ratchet head, anyone know where this ratchet head originated?
The Apco Mossberg I bought used off Snap On truck in the mid-70's, I've never seen another, anyone?
speed bump
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Most used torque wrench is a KD-tools that goes from 25-150 Ft-lbs in 1/2"
I also have a beam type that deals in in-lbs if I need it.
I also have a beam type that deals in in-lbs if I need it.
psychoclaw84
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I have the Home Depot Husky Brand whch are around 5 years old.
The valuable trait is they have a lifetime warranty ( I have the original receipt and package that state the lifetime warranty).
My previous Craftsman Torque wrench that fell apart and found out the warranty is for only 1 year. So when I saw the lifetime warranty, had to pick up the 1/2 drive and 3/8 drive.
Don't know how well they hold their torque settings but they seem well for my use.
Personally the Snap on Torque wrenches hold their torque setting well and do not need very much or any adjustments on a yearly verification at work.
The valuable trait is they have a lifetime warranty ( I have the original receipt and package that state the lifetime warranty).
My previous Craftsman Torque wrench that fell apart and found out the warranty is for only 1 year. So when I saw the lifetime warranty, had to pick up the 1/2 drive and 3/8 drive.
Don't know how well they hold their torque settings but they seem well for my use.
Personally the Snap on Torque wrenches hold their torque setting well and do not need very much or any adjustments on a yearly verification at work.
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