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Apr 26, 2010 | 07:19 PM

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RandyDowdy

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I have two Craftsman torque wrenches. One for inch-pounds, one for feet-pounds. I have never heard to leave them unloaded. Mine have been in storage since 2004 , probably still set to the last time I put a set of heads on a SBC.

Would they still be accurate, IF they have been left loaded this long?

Apr 26, 2010 | 07:26 PM

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Dan1127

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From: Chula Vista CA

Remember to check inch pounds verse foot pounds. There is a lot of the smaller bolts that come loose.

Apr 26, 2010 | 07:47 PM

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BucksBike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie31770

I purchased a torque wrench form sears today. It is the 3/8 10-75lbs one. My question is will thei torque range 10-75 lbs) be sufficient for most jobs I would do on my bike? The other choices were 25-150 or 25-250 I think, The reason I went with this one is that the fill plugs are 14-21lbs torque form what I understand. I wont be changing tires of anything like that but wanted a torque wrench around in case I need it. Oil changes are the only "regular" maintenance I will be doing.

The first few pages of each chapter in the shop manual (at least my 2009 version) give the torque settings for each fastener covered in the chapter.

Apr 26, 2010 | 08:09 PM

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dennyo

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Originally Posted by dedjr67

+1 on unloading after every use to keep it accurate

__ Yep . the first thing my Neighbor taught me , Cus I use His...

Apr 26, 2010 | 08:24 PM

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2kids3pets

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dedjr67

+1 on unloading after every use to keep it accurate

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Originally Posted by dennyo

__ Yep . the first thing my Neighbor taught me , Cus I use His...

First time I heard this...I going to check mine tomorrow morning when I get to the shop...thanks for the tip.

Apr 26, 2010 | 08:25 PM

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BLKBAGGER

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I have both an inch lb and a 25-250 ft lb for bigger jobs. And yes always unload them. Read the manual that comes with the wrench and it will tell you proper upkeep for it.

Apr 26, 2010 | 08:56 PM

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2kids3pets

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BLKBAGGER

I have both an inch lb and a 25-250 ft lb for bigger jobs. And yes always unload them. Read the manual that comes with the wrench and it will tell you proper upkeep for it.

Real men don't read manuals...its a sign of weakness