Torque Wrench

[ShadowsPapa]

American made /= more accurate or better or stronger or more durable. It means made here, that's it.

I remember "not equal" as being != but maybe you are good with a different programming language or script language? !=not for what I used to do. ;-) and you know what that equals.

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[Gladman]

Exactly so. No need to drop $650.00 on technology.
We had lots of heavy equipment specs that need angle torquing so it was fairly routine.
One of the most prevalent throughout the engine was the Deutz air cooled from Germany.

 

[MrKnowitall]

Stanley Proto J6016C 1/2" Ratcheting Head Micrometer Torque Wrench, 30-150-Ft lb
$142 on amazon. Made in USA.

 

[jbmdux]

Easy enough to check calibration.
Go rent one and compare the two.

Kevin

Please tell me how you can compare the two? If you tighten something with one, the second one will not necessarily tell you anything g if the first one was out of calibration and over tightened the bolt.
Testing a torque wrench for proper calibration require more than another torques wrench.

 

[Kevin_D]

Please tell me how you can compare the two? If you tighten something with one, the second one will not necessarily tell you anything g if the first one was out of calibration and over tightened the bolt.
Testing a torque wrench for proper calibration require more than another torques wrench.

I meant this more as a quick comparison, to see if yours was substantially different that the rental.

 

[Mike the mechanic]

Snap-on

 

[ShadowsPapa]

As my largest is less than 200 pound/feet looks like I need to get another one to add to the collection.
Proto, NAPA, Snap-On, Kent-Moore, Craftsman and others, including a specialized wrench made for adjusting the bands on early Borg-Warner automatic transmissions as well as some adapters to make it easier to get to the band adjustment screw while the transmission is in the car.....
For the AMC rear axle hub nut that requires 250 pound/feet of torque, I use my 3/4" drive set, put a pipe on the end of the breaker bar and figure out how much I weigh and stand on the correct part of the pipe to get to goal.

I used to do certain things so often that I could tighten bolts during engine assembly and check them with a torque wrench and more often than not, be on the money. Haven't done that for years.........I suppose it was literally muscle memory.

Go buy a good name torque wrench, forget where it's made, that ain't as important as making sure it's checked/certified checked and then have it checked periodically for accuracy.
If you need to tighten something to 200 - buy a wrench that's capable of 250, not 200. Try to not operate a torque wrench at or near its maximum capacity. (nor the minimum - they aren't typically as accurate at the far ends of their range - at least that's my experience. That's one reason I have so many and various types.

 

[Gladman]

And if you are like Mike the Mechanic you are using the TW almost daily.
Most places I worked ended up supplying the TW’s so that they could have control of the calibration aspect. Every 6 mos they were recalibrated with certificates.

 

[jbehrn]

Amazon just delivered the incorrect torque wench... ? They sent PI’s C4D600F, good for 200 - 600 ft lbs! Build quality is outstanding - what a beast! Back it goes

 

[DTJB]

Precision Instruments, definitely US made and manufacturer for Snap-on non-digital torque wrenches.

http://www.torqwrench.com/

Search the internet for "Precision Instruments" sellers, they will be the same models made for Snap-on without the branding and less cost. They are the place you send your Snap-on analog torque wrenches to get them recalibrated or repaired.


Also torques wrenches are not one size fit all, you need a specific wrench for the range you are working in, such as a 50-250 lb*ft wrench is not as accurate measuring 55 lb*ft as a 20-100 lb*ft wrench would be.

that hit me right in the feels, a few years back I bought the snap-on 1/2” and 3/8” torque wrenches (digital) that have the angle measure, saved Presets, multiple measurement jazz on them for a gut wrenching $1200+.... granted I’m a wrench for a living and I don’t put any faith Into something that has a higher probability of failure... but that precision instrument torque wrench looks identical the old style snap on... should be a good buy I figure

you had me in the first half though lol if it was the same wrench as mine I was going to be a little sore... granted I didn’t do any research into who built the snap-on from the gate and I have the utmost faith in my torque wrenches for accuracy and durability... if you don’t do this for a living I wouldn’t advise anyone to spend that kind of dough on tools. Don’t source the cheapest wrench and expect it to be top tier, but don’t drain a bank account paying out the nose for high end tools if they aren’t in service 24/7... pick a reputable brand with a good warranty and the price will probably be middle of the road and give you several years of service

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Amazon just delivered the incorrect torque wench... ? They sent PI’s C4D600F, good for 200 - 600 ft lbs! Build quality is outstanding - what a beast! Back it goes

Crap - if that started say about 150 then up, I'd say send it my way instead....... but my need is to cover 150-300 range.

And if you are like Mike the Mechanic you are using the TW almost daily.
Most places I worked ended up supplying the TW’s so that they could have control of the calibration aspect. Every 6 mos they were recalibrated with certificates.

Head bolts, rod bolts, intake and exhaust manifold bolts (critical on older exhaust and intake after heating cycles), other fun stuff. I got really good with some - especially intake manifolds and AMC head bolts. I'd tighten, then check with the TW and would be where I was supposed to be. Aluminum intakes are more picky. I like to torque wheel nuts, too. Seen too many issues come out of places that don't use a torque wrench on wheels.
I tend to do heads and intakes and things with multiple bolts several rounds and sneak up on them. I see guys tighten by wrench then put a torque wrench on and instantly go to the final torque. I will set it about 1/3, then 2/3 and then final torque. Aluminum things I may go 1/4 at a time, depending on the size and number of bolts.
I have never had a valve cover or transmission pan leak.......

 

[jbehrn]

Crap - if that started say about 150 then up, I'd say send it my way instead....... but my need is to cover 150-300 range.





Head bolts, rod bolts, intake and exhaust manifold bolts (critical on older exhaust and intake after heating cycles), other fun stuff. I got really good with some - especially intake manifolds and AMC head bolts. I'd tighten, then check with the TW and would be where I was supposed to be. Aluminum intakes are more picky. I like to torque wheel nuts, too. Seen too many issues come out of places that don't use a torque wrench on wheels.
I tend to do heads and intakes and things with multiple bolts several rounds and sneak up on them. I see guys tighten by wrench then put a torque wrench on and instantly go to the final torque. I will set it about 1/3, then 2/3 and then final torque. Aluminum things I may go 1/4 at a time, depending on the size and number of bolts.
I have never had a valve cover or transmission pan leak.......

? Amazon was willing to sell it to me for just over $100, they sell it new for ~350! I definitely don’t need that range of torquing power either...

 

[ShadowsPapa]

? Amazon was willing to sell it to me for just over $100, they sell it new for ~350! I definitely don’t need that range of torquing power either...

Yeah for 100 bucks, if that thing started at 150, I'd be making a deal with you LOL

That range is a tad over what I need, though - at this point in life I'm only needing to go 250
Wow.
It sure is nice looking, too

 

[Gladman]

Amazon just delivered the incorrect torque wench... ? They sent PI’s C4D600F, good for 200 - 600 ft lbs! Build quality is outstanding - what a beast! Back it goes

This is 3/4” drive isn’t it?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

3/4" drive, perfect for setting up AMC rear axles. I could use my 3/4 drive sockets and get 250 pound/feet easily. If I could get that for $100, I'd be all in.

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