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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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Question How to use torque specs in manual?
Does anyone know why there is a range on torque specs and which values to use? Split the difference, high end or low end?

Also anyone know where to get a good torque wrench that will read down to 1 ft-lb? Mine only goes down to 20 ft-lbs so I cant do inch-lbs or foot-lbs below 20.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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As for the range, it is just a recommended range, anywhere between those values is proper according to the specs.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Get a 1/4" drive torque wrench...They usually go up to about 200in lbs.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I use a couple of different craftsman torque wrenches ... depending on the settings. Not to hijack, but has anyone tried their torque screw driver???
 
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+1 on the Craftsman torque wrenchs.

If you set the wrench at the lower end of the range, you won't over-tighten anything.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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When I did My head gaskets I used the scale kind and clicker, they both read the same. The scale is easier to use I thought and cheaper.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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The needle or scale type is definitely cheaper cost wise but greatly accurate. Downside is they can be bulky, not enough clearance for some jobs. Ive got several snap-on click style, which are also accurate but pricey, and occasionally need calibrated. As an industrial mechanic, I generally split the torque a bit to the high side but not exceeding, potentially stretching, breaking fasteners, or stripping threads.
 
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I'd go with a 0-100 in-lb or smaller. I was a mechanic in the Navy, and we were taught to use a wrench where the spec fell in the 10-90% range of the tool. 1ft-lb=12in-lbs. That's <10% on a 0-200.

Just my 2 cents, though.
 
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All very good info. I am also curious about the torque screwdriver. Anyone used one?
 
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I go about to the middle, however, on big bolts over 9/16" I go to the near high end. So for instance if the range for the axle nut is 50-55 ft-lbs, I go to 54 ft-lbs. I use craftsmen. And for smaller bolts/nuts, you wanna get an in-lbs wrench.
 
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