Torque Screwdriver

[LSU]

Any recommendations?

5 ftlbs is what I need to measure.

Lower unit oil Drain screw on an outboard Motor. Flat head screw.

Will use the tool about once a year.

Suggestions?

 

[Jland]

Those things actually exist?? Being serious here... isn’t 5 ft/lbs about what a 3 yo can tighten to??? Finger tight maybe??

 

[Gunfixr]

Wheeler makes an inch/lb 1/4" drive torque driver, that's like a screwdriver. Times 12 is ft/lbs. It goes to 60 or 80 inch/lbs. It's aimed at gunsmithing work, but measurements are measurements............

 

[GeoBruin]

I have the Wheeler. I figure most people who work on rifles do. It seems to fit the bill.

 

[McGR]

I've been changing l-u gear oil for many years. I've never used a torque wrench/screwdriver on these. I usually just use a large square shank Craftsman screwdriver with an adjustable wrench and make it extra bubba tight so it doesn't leak. Most of the time I'll replace the nylon gasket/washer too.

 

[bob15]

Here you go....and you have several choices: https://www.seekonk.com/cat-22-1-30/torque-screwdrivers.htm

 

[2ndGearRubber]

That's 60 in/lbs. A 1/4 torque wrench and a flathead bit in 1/4 drive would work. Most 1/4 drive inch/pound wrenches go on a scale starting from 20 to 150 or 200 in/lb. A word of advice with low torque value fasteners oh, the click of the torque wrench or screwdriver can be fairly subtle, this is especially bad on cheap 1/4 Drive torque wrenches. Torque screwdrivers are typically a bit more positive in that regard

 

[bob15]

That's 60 in/lbs. A 1/4 torque wrench and a flathead bit in 1/4 drive would work. Most 1/4 drive inch/pound wrenches go on a scale starting from 20 to 150 or 200 in/lb. A word of advice with low torque value fasteners oh, the click of the torque wrench or screwdriver can be fairly subtle, this is especially bad on cheap 1/4 Drive torque wrenches. Torque screwdrivers are typically a bit more positive in that regard

This is why I like using beam or dial torque wrenches in these low torgue applications. I used a 0-30 in/lb dial wrench daily at my previous job to torque two terminal studs to 12-16 in/lbs and 4 screws to 21-25 in/lbs.

 

[Harley94]

I've had a Seekonk vertical torque screwdriver for a lot of years. Fantastic tool

 

[LSU]

Seekonk looks nice but $$$.

in the past I’ve used a hollow ground flat blade screwdriver with great success.

 

[mrborohachi]

Wiha, google KC Tools. GJ SO addicts will say https://www.protorquetools.com/1-4-dr-5-40-in-lbs-cdi-micro-adjustable-torque-screwdriver-401sm/

they make the Snap-on (candy red) version for the Trucks: https://shop.snapon.com/product/Adj...vers/Adjustable-Torque-Screwdriver/QDRIVER4NM

 

[bob15]

Seekonk looks nice but $$$.

in the past I’ve used a hollow ground flat blade screwdriver with great success.

You pay for what you get. You want a precise instrument or something that gives questionable torque numbers?

And they aren't any more expensive that CDI, Snappy, S-R or proto.....

 

[javyLSU]

Gearwrench recently released one as well:

https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-89624-1-4-drive-torque-screwdriver-10-50-in-lbs.html

 

[Balor]

I use a Snap-on screw driver torque wrench Qdriver2 5-40 inch lbs and works great

 

[manwithtools]

Whia and Vera make them in a wide variety of ranges and configurations, take a look at those as well.

 

[macgee]

I really like Felo's version. They accept regular 1/4" shafts (long). Easy to change settings and feels like a really good (normal) screwdriver. They also sell a really nice HD hex bit holder for it and a nice 1/4" square for sockets or you can use one that you may have lying around.

they come three sizes. On sale here: https://carbideprocessors.com/torque-limiting-handle-5-13-in-lbs-felo-52149/

I also own Wiha versions but meh; as they need proprietary shafts (pricey) but they have play/slop and their #2 PH Phillips bit for them is defective (undersized) but you don't need to worry about that. I much prefer the Felo and they’re less expensive.

I also have a couple of Utica's, usa made and really nice. Pricey but you can find a bunch of them on eBay for low prices. Just make sure you get an adjustable setting "TS 30 or 35" version; can be had for around $35+. Also need to keep an eye on the tip type as they vary.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=UTICA+Torque+Screwdriver&_sacat=0&_sop=15

 

[Hohn]

I think the snappy is made by CDI and they have it on amazon at non-truck pricing. Still not cheap though.