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The_AK 04-28-2016 12:59 PM

Best torque wrench for engine work
 
So I own a clicker style torque wrench (paid around $60 from Lordco) but wondering whats the reliability of these in terms of how often I need to get it calibrated vs margin of error. I haven't used it too often (several oil changes, oil filter housing *re-install and valve cover *re-install) but I'm wondering if I haven't used it in several months would I need to get it calibrated?

I've also read that the beam style torque wrenches don't need calibration (except of course the facet that you need to be facing it directly to get a reading).

meme405 04-28-2016 01:55 PM

I use the click style. unless you have a nice torque wrench calibrating could cost as much as you paid for the wrench.

When we send our wrenches for calibration, the certificate comes back with an expiry of 1 year.

Just store the thing slacked off, never loosen off bolts with it, and don't drop it and you should be good for a couple years with it. Then just buy another cheapo one.

StylinRed 04-28-2016 03:45 PM

www.Nepros.net :sweetjesus:

father has a mastercraft or something from like 40 years ago that is still perfect to use, when I was shopping for tools for him as a present, I did a lot of reading and apparently they're still considered one of the nicest torque wrenches

RRxtar 04-28-2016 04:52 PM

i have a mastercraft maximum 20-250 that ive had for about 5 years. its still calibrated, and works well. they go on sale for like 75% off every now and then and they are a great buy at that price point.

dont use it as a breaker bar, dont undo bolts with it, leave it all the way backed out, and dont keep tightening after it clicks, and it should last a long time for a regular guy. my mastercraft came in a case and it stays in the case on the shelf when not in use.

hud 91gt 04-28-2016 05:25 PM

x2^

murd0c 04-28-2016 05:33 PM

Snap On if you don't care how much it costs

dn53 04-28-2016 07:14 PM

^ those tech angle ones :drool definitely the best ones in the game, but you're looking at $500+.


Personally, I'm using the 3/8 torque wrench from mastercraft I purchased at 50% off, but when I need to set torque to yield bolts I'll be borrowing a snap on wrench.. :whistle:

https://store.snapon.com/TechAngle-1...--P759379.aspx

Noizz 04-28-2016 07:40 PM

I bought a whole set of Tekton ones off Amazon.ca and they work great. Free shipping too

https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ch%2Caps%2C198

StylinRed 04-28-2016 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StylinRed (Post 8750997)

.net sorry

Edit2 ehh did they stop selling torque wrenches the heck...

Gucci Mane 04-28-2016 10:38 PM

+1 for the mastercraft maximum torque wrench. It's honestly good for all your at home needs.

Also, why are you torquing an oil drain plug? Lol.

The_AK 04-29-2016 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pidish (Post 8751091)
+1 for the mastercraft maximum torque wrench. It's honestly good for all your at home needs.

Also, why are you torquing an oil drain plug? Lol.

LOL no oil filter (25 nm)
http://blog.bavauto.com/wp-content/u...1/04/fig52.jpg

I just need something accurate for when I do my vanos, I ended up picking up a second 3/8 inch drive beam torque wrench since my lordco click wrench is 1/2 inch and really long

dj.ac 04-29-2016 02:15 PM

Very similar to snap-on for a much lower price
Precision Instruments 3/8 in. Drive 100 ft-lbs. Split-Beam Click-Type Torque Wrench C2FR100F - Torque Wrenches - Amazon.com

marksport 05-01-2016 08:29 AM

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Most reliable torque wrenches are the beam style as long as you don't damage it. I've used the beam torque wrench to check my other torque wrenches before


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