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Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« on: 02 September 2008, 12:39:23 »
Has i do not have a Torque Wrench apart from the older long type with a tension plate & pointer on the handle, which is not much good!
Dont want to spend a fortune on one say £25 max here's link to gaybay for some & also link to one that seems to be ok as I hope to be doing some work on my miggy asap. I have a mixed socket set 3/8 & 1/2 inch so will probably go with 1/2" drive
What you think guys, or any recommendations as to where to buy !

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=Torque+wrenches

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-2-DRIVE-TORQUE-WRENCH-In-Hard-Case-BRAND-NEW_W0QQitemZ150289098959QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150289098959&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #1 on: 02 September 2008, 12:45:46 »
I got one from argos maybe? cant remember now!

But its ok for most stuff, maybe wouldn't trust an engine rebuild with it though! ;D
Think it was £15

Hardly ever use it, just feel for tightness etc :)
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #2 on: 02 September 2008, 13:07:36 »
Well after watching the "How to Cambelt /waterpump change DVD" feel like one would be advisable, actually just found one locally at Machine Mart looks ok !

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench/path/ratchets-torque-wrenches-2
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #3 on: 02 September 2008, 13:10:26 »
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Well after watching the "How to Cambelt /waterpump change DVD" feel like one would be advisable, actually just found one locally at Machine Mart looks ok !

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench/path/ratchets-torque-wrenches-2

Think a fair few of us have that one ;)
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #4 on: 02 September 2008, 13:38:11 »
Halfords do a few with diffrent ranges of torque.

There extremely accurate and come with a lifetime garentee and calibration certificate.
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #5 on: 02 September 2008, 13:41:22 »
What about a low values torque wrench for the more delicate jobs?

e.g. Gearbox Sump bolts (9 ft lbs from memory), cam cover bolts.

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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #6 on: 02 September 2008, 13:41:54 »
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Halfords do a few with diffrent ranges of torque.

There extremely accurate and come with a lifetime garentee and calibration certificate.

check that certificate ;)

Not very accuarte, but much easier to set than a traditional micrometer.
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #7 on: 02 September 2008, 13:44:05 »
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What about a low values torque wrench for the more delicate jobs?

e.g. Gearbox Sump bolts (9 ft lbs from memory), cam cover bolts.

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I was nosing through a catalogue in a motor factors the other day and they were selling 1/4 drive torque wrenches which went as low as around 4 ft lbs IIRCC... Unfortunately it's 270 miles away so I can't go and check!! But they were a good price :y :y
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #8 on: 02 September 2008, 16:45:31 »
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What about a low values torque wrench for the more delicate jobs?

e.g. Gearbox Sump bolts (9 ft lbs from memory), cam cover bolts.

varche


I was nosing through a catalogue in a motor factors the other day and they were selling 1/4 drive torque wrenches which went as low as around 4 ft lbs IIRCC... Unfortunately it's 270 miles away so I can't go and check!! But they were a good price :y :y


Meant mainly for bikers ! i believe
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #9 on: 02 September 2008, 17:59:02 »
Sealey do one which has a wide range - you need to go done to 8Nm for some common jobs on the Omega.
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Re: Buying a torque Wrench  what type?
« Reply #10 on: 02 September 2008, 21:36:09 »
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Sealey do one which has a wide range - you need to go done to 8Nm for some common jobs on the Omega.
Think lowest mine does is about 28nm - hence why I dont often use it!
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« Reply #11 on: 02 September 2008, 21:37:09 »
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Well after watching the "How to Cambelt /waterpump change DVD" feel like one would be advisable, actually just found one locally at Machine Mart looks ok !

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht141-1-2in-drive-torque-wrench/path/ratchets-torque-wrenches-2

Think a fair few of us have that one ;)

Snap, thats the one I have! Im sure I got it else where though...
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