torque wrench recommendation - Page 2

Chris DeGidio · 01-28-2018, 03:22 PM

I use the good ol' Craftsman beam torque wrench. It's accurate and easy to use. Even Chrysler suggests the use of a beam type torque wrench.

Bob Mulry · 01-28-2018, 04:44 PM

Years ago I used an S-K deflecting beam 1/2" torque with the pivot pin on the handle to keep the force in the exact position to get correct readings and today I still use a 50 year old 3/8" drive S-K beam torque wrench with a ball handle for setting up bearing pre-loads......

SSGT Mustang · 01-28-2018, 06:50 PM

Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/

ron b · 01-28-2018, 07:30 PM

[QUOTE=SSGT Mustang;554658]Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

SSDiv6 · 01-28-2018, 10:05 PM

CDI is one of the major torque wrench manufacturers and they make the torque wrenches for Snap-On.

http://www.cditorque.com/

Still, my preference for accuracy is my old Sears Craftsman Electronic Rotary Torque Meter that was discontinued many years ago.
Had it checked many times for accuracy and right on spot.
It measures ft/lbs, metric and torque angle.

Tom Goldman · 01-29-2018, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron b

where are you getting your wrenches calibrated and what is a round about cost?

Ron, SnapOn has a calibration service . Last I remember it was around $75 .

SSGT Mustang · 01-29-2018, 07:00 PM

[QUOTE=ron b;554664]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

I typically buy them through tool warehouse. They have good prices and offer incentives for repeat customers.

https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/Sea...on+instruments

tim worner · 01-30-2018, 06:50 PM

Husky 27" 39104 available from Home Depot lifetime replacement. Haven't lost a cly head or ring gear yet.

CMcAllister · 01-30-2018, 07:02 PM

I have a variety of both the click style and "Torq-o-meter" dial type, all Snap On. I've tried to have enough of various click style wrenches so I only ever need to use the middle 50% of one to get a job done. They don't work well at the extremes of the range.

Race Clean · 01-30-2018, 07:15 PM

A torque wrench only measures friction.If you do not follow the specs for the bolts you are using(lube,washers,etc.) you will be far off even with the most accurate wrench.
With that said I use SnapOn with dial for best result and "feel".

01-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#11
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation I use the good ol' Craftsman beam torque wrench. It's accurate and easy to use. Even Chrysler suggests the use of a beam type torque wrench. __________________ Nautilus Racing

01-28-2018, 04:44 PM	#12
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Years ago I used an S-K deflecting beam 1/2" torque with the pivot pin on the handle to keep the force in the exact position to get correct readings and today I still use a 50 year old 3/8" drive S-K beam torque wrench with a ball handle for setting up bearing pre-loads...... __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

01-28-2018, 06:50 PM	#13
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly. http://torqwrench.com/

01-28-2018, 07:30 PM	#14
ron b Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 134 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation [QUOTE=SSGT Mustang;554658]Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly. http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

01-28-2018, 10:05 PM	#15
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation CDI is one of the major torque wrench manufacturers and they make the torque wrenches for Snap-On. http://www.cditorque.com/ Still, my preference for accuracy is my old Sears Craftsman Electronic Rotary Torque Meter that was discontinued many years ago. Had it checked many times for accuracy and right on spot. It measures ft/lbs, metric and torque angle. Attached Thumbnails

01-30-2018, 06:50 PM	#18
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Husky 27" 39104 available from Home Depot lifetime replacement. Haven't lost a cly head or ring gear yet. __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

01-30-2018, 07:02 PM	#19
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 615 Likes: 17 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation I have a variety of both the click style and "Torq-o-meter" dial type, all Snap On. I've tried to have enough of various click style wrenches so I only ever need to use the middle 50% of one to get a job done. They don't work well at the extremes of the range.

01-30-2018, 07:15 PM	#20
Race Clean Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 159 Likes: 18 Liked 129 Times in 53 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation A torque wrench only measures friction.If you do not follow the specs for the bolts you are using(lube,washers,etc.) you will be far off even with the most accurate wrench. With that said I use SnapOn with dial for best result and "feel". Last edited by Race Clean; 02-02-2018 at 01:14 PM.