I had a real hard time finding one that would do 12 inch pounds... in fact, I COULDN'T find one......

 

As the title says - I have a Hughes plenum kit on the way and need an in-lb torque wrench. Don't need anything too fancy but something quality. Any suggestions?

 

E-bay. I picked up an old bar style (light years more accurate than those POS clickers) off E-Bay for $20.

 

My only trouble with those is...... I find them hard to read. When doing my rear main seal, when attempting to retorque the main cap, there just wasn't a lot of swing room, unless I used an extension. (and yes, I am aware that you need to compensate for those.) That put the wrench RIGHT in my face....... and these old eyes just couldn't focus that close.

 

So maybe the old style is the way to go, given that you can tighten the plenum kit while standing over it? Makes sense to me.

 

You did it again Hey You...You answered a question before it was asked. Your like the dhally llamma of the DF.

 

Yeah, I noticed that too.... I am REAL curious what that is all about....... Is my ESP THAT good? Or, is my computer just anticipating questions?

 

Sounds to me like you need a young apprentice to mentor.

 

LOLOLOL!

I have been teaching my teenager the ins and outs of mechanical work. He is actually a step above "tool slave" at this point. He has the makings of a good mechanic, if I don't kill him first.

 

Preach it, brother! I have a 15-year old much the same. Talks tough about working on stuff until the moment of truth arrives. Then the pissing and moaning starts.