Torque wrench

[SmsDetroit]

While Im waiting for my kit (slated for production on January 10th) I’m starting to gather items I’ll need. My old torque wrench is broken. I’m starting to look at new ones. Does anyone have a preference? What is the low end of the torque specs and the upper end on the Goblin? Not sure if I’ll need to get a 1/2“ and a 3/8” drive torque wrench or will a 1/2” do it all?

 

[Brian74]

I bought a 3/8” and a 1/2” Craftsman from Sears for over 50% of when they were closing. 1/2” tends to be at the high range for many of the engine fasteners. I wouldn’t recommend the digital ones as the batteries will be dead on you when you suddenly need it 3 months later.

 

[Goblin Graber]

I prefer the classic micrometer style ones over digitals. I would get both a 3/8 and a 1/2”. My 3/8 reads in ft lbs instead of in lbs which is nice. Seems like 3/8” ones can go either way. My 1/4” is in inch lbs and seems to be the right one for torque specs you get in inch lbs.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

HF has 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 drive torque wrenches for $9.99 today with their online coupons.

 

[SmsDetroit]

HF has 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 drive torque wrenches for $9.99 today with their online coupons.

I don’t see the 3/8’

 

[pisco]

I don’t see the 3/8’

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[Rttoys]

I just tighten until my elbow pops, then it’s good.

 

[k.rollin]

I prefer the split beam type to the micrometer ones. No need to work them in or reset to the lowest setting prior to storage.

 

[Brian74]

If you find a deal on a split beam torque wrench anywhere, let me know. They are amazing.