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Old Feb 11, 2024 | 11:59 AM
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Default digital torque adaptor?

Wondering what folks experiences are. Doesn't have to be AC Delco.
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Old Feb 11, 2024 | 01:10 PM
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I have one of those. 3/8 drive. Works fine. Only issue is clearance if you are working on rear head with engine still in frame.
Also, I don't trust any torque wrench/adapter at either low or high end of their adjustable range. Don't know what you are working on. Save your 1/2" drive tools for 3/4" nuts and up
 

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I've wondered about these now that people say the craftsman don't click. For open area I think they are probably ok.
 
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^^Thanks for input. I have a few t-wrenches, but have read the DTA could kind of be used to 'calibrate' them to see if they are off somewhat. That would be useful. Also for finding the torque of a nut I'm removing if I don't have a torque spec for it -bike, car or truck or even a lawnmower or snowblower etc.
 
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One hack thing I have done, is jam nut a bolt in a vice with one tq wrench, and walk up to it with others. Doesn't guarantee anything, and bit of hack, but I think will give you rough idea.
 
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