Hi all... first time poster here. I found this site by doing google searches for torque wrench information. I've read a lot of threads here and learned a ton, but now I'm asking for advice.
I'm in the process of building a 402 inch LSx motor. The torque specifications for a lot of the bolts land at 18ftlbs, and the main cap bolts, which I consider to be of critical importance, require 15ftlbs before their torque-to-angle tightening.
Here's my issue... that 15-18ftlbs range seems to fall into never-never land. Most of the in-lb wrenches only have a range of up to 200in-lb (16.7ft-lbs), and most of the larger wrenches that have higher torque ratings are said not to be accurate at the low end of their scale.
I've found a CDI wrench that's rated from 5-75ft/lbs which would be absolutely perfect, but if their accuracy is only guaranteed for above 20% of the maximum scale, that means that anything under 15ft/lbs can't be trusted. I have some fasteners that need 106in/lbs, plus plenty right at the 15ft/lb mark.
Cost is a concern here, since I really don't see myself using this very often (I've survived 33 years without one so far!), but I don't want junk either... this motor costs too much to risk destruction because of a cheap tool.
I'm in the process of building a 402 inch LSx motor. The torque specifications for a lot of the bolts land at 18ftlbs, and the main cap bolts, which I consider to be of critical importance, require 15ftlbs before their torque-to-angle tightening.
Here's my issue... that 15-18ftlbs range seems to fall into never-never land. Most of the in-lb wrenches only have a range of up to 200in-lb (16.7ft-lbs), and most of the larger wrenches that have higher torque ratings are said not to be accurate at the low end of their scale.
I've found a CDI wrench that's rated from 5-75ft/lbs which would be absolutely perfect, but if their accuracy is only guaranteed for above 20% of the maximum scale, that means that anything under 15ft/lbs can't be trusted. I have some fasteners that need 106in/lbs, plus plenty right at the 15ft/lb mark.
Cost is a concern here, since I really don't see myself using this very often (I've survived 33 years without one so far!), but I don't want junk either... this motor costs too much to risk destruction because of a cheap tool.
They seem to get a lot of negative comments from owners.