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Old 04-04-2006, 11:25 AM
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Which type do we need to use...Beam or Clicking? Also in what increments do you suggest? I see some that can be adjusted in 5ft lbs. or 25ft. lbs. Or do they make one that can be adjusted in 1ft lbs.
Old 04-04-2006, 11:32 AM
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I use a clicking torque wrench. goes anywhere from like 20lb/ft all the way to 130lb/ft. it also goes up/down in increments of 1lb/ft. sears hardware.
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we can use either one, its all personal preferance. i for one use a great neck 1/2" which is very reasonably priced for a clicking one and it has incriments of 1, i suggest getting one with the smallest increments possible, such as 1... i don't know the range off the top of my head, but it's always done what i need it to do. ~$30 at autozone
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What if you need to torque the plugs with antiseeze to 15ft. lbs. What do you do then? Yours starts at 25ft. lbs.
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let me go check the range of mine
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10 ft lbs-150 ft lbs
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Originally Posted by TheCarGuy2021,Apr 4 2006, 11:37 AM
10 ft lbs-150 ft lbs
Thanks! Well I may needed lower than that when I torque my electrode bolts to 8.5 ft. lbs.
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if you need lower than that i think most beam torque wrenches go all the way down to 0 dont they?
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They make ones that are more exact, but only go to 20-30lbs, i have a craftsman beam wrench, works fine, its not a rachet though, if that matters to you. i know you have to calibrate the chick ones every now and then but i dont know how often, i just like looking at the scale on my beam one. but i have only used it for my diff bolt and wheel lugs.
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I bought my click click from harbor freight.. Its 5-50ft-lb for $19.99. I dont like beam.. impossible to reach some bolts with that big ass gauge.


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