torque wrench help
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08-21-2005, 10:01 PM
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torque wrench help
i got a torque wrench for my birthday. ( husky) It a 3/8 size and goes from 20 to 100 ft. of torque, They also have another one at thats a 1/2 and does from 40 to 200 but is much bigger. my question is. how much torque is required to put on headers, fastman tb, valve covers...... Should i take this one back and get the bigger one. even thought i dont know how much i will be able to do with it because its so big
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08-22-2005, 01:56 PM
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08-23-2005, 01:34 AM
RE: torque wrench help
Check the specs on your 3/8-maybe in/lbs,not ft/lbs. For smaller bolts like valve covers,tranny pan,etc,specs are usually in in/lbs.Larger bolts like head bolts and suspension,specs will be inft/lbs.
To convert ,12 in/lbs=1 ft/lb.
To properly work on most cars/trucks,you should have torque wrenches in both calibrations.For the work you mentioned,you'll probably be OK with the wrench you have,but you'll have to convert the book specs to suit your wrenches units of measure.
I have both a 3/8 for in/lbs and a 1/2 for ft/lbs(250 ft/lb max) and find this to be the most convenient and accurate.Accuracy is best when in the middle of the wrenches usable range.Also,to preserve the accuracy of the wrenches,always back the settings to 0 when not in use.
George[8D]
To convert ,12 in/lbs=1 ft/lb.
To properly work on most cars/trucks,you should have torque wrenches in both calibrations.For the work you mentioned,you'll probably be OK with the wrench you have,but you'll have to convert the book specs to suit your wrenches units of measure.
I have both a 3/8 for in/lbs and a 1/2 for ft/lbs(250 ft/lb max) and find this to be the most convenient and accurate.Accuracy is best when in the middle of the wrenches usable range.Also,to preserve the accuracy of the wrenches,always back the settings to 0 when not in use.
George[8D]