Torque wrenching
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: San Antonio
I have never used a torque wrench because I've never owned one. I would always tighten things up until nice and snug. That was before.......I just bought two torque wenches (Sears Craftsman) in lbs and ft lbs and will be torqueing everything down to specs now.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Allentown, PA
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ue-wrench.html
This link is a thorough discussion of torque wrench types, drive size, and unit size.
Personally, over the last few years Ive gotten them at different times, but they are made by snap on, but not snap on brand (sold at my local napa), and are the click type.
As for drive size and units, 3/8" ft lbs, 3/8" inch lbs, and 1/4" inch lbs.
Just my .02
This link is a thorough discussion of torque wrench types, drive size, and unit size.
Personally, over the last few years Ive gotten them at different times, but they are made by snap on, but not snap on brand (sold at my local napa), and are the click type.
As for drive size and units, 3/8" ft lbs, 3/8" inch lbs, and 1/4" inch lbs.
Just my .02
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Only fasteners I use a torque wrench on it the engine's critical fasteners.
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From: Indiana, USA
I like to use the click type twist-n-lock torque wrenches. Be sure to check the range of the wrench when buying though. I purchased an inch pound unit that starts at like 100 inch pounds, not much use....