Torque wrench

[shiznizbiz]

what would i do about the pointer and beam? Im sure it wouldnt be as accurate?

 

[1_v8_merc]

I bought one from Autozone for like $20 or 30?

And it works.......but it seems very inconsistent sometimes, I've tested it on many occasions.

Plus, the one I have only has Inch Pounds, and has a limited range for Inch Lbs. It seems like every time I need to torque something, the TQ #'s are just too low for my wrench, or too high!

The more expensive wrenches typically include a much broader range of available TQ #'s.
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I would just recommend saving up for a REAL torque wrench, not a junker.

I almost made the same mistake buying my first welder.
I just didn't wanna dump a ton of cash, but I also didn't wanna get burned.
So I saved up and got something decent for a nice chunk of change, and I couldn't be happier.

There are tons of things to "cheap" out on.....but something like a precision instrument just ISN'T one of them!

I mean if you're just using it for a junky GS(haha), then I'm sure it's fine.
But I wouldn't trust it if you're doing real mechanical work like Cylinder Heads, Rocker Bolts, Intake bolts, Trannys,etc.....

 

[rideOn]

i have a sears clicker and it does ok. i quit using a torque wrench of ANY kind on covers. keeping wheel nuts and bolts, and the like, in check is the extent of the depth i go anymore. but, i gues it became a habit to release tension after each use.