Need some tech info regarding Torque Wrench
12-30-2001, 07:54 PM
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Need some tech info regarding Torque Wrench
I bought a torque wrench (1/2" 150lb) to use for my new rims.
However, today when I went to use it I noticed that I had forgot to release the tension on the wrench and it was at 85 ft/lbs for almost 3 months inside the cold trunk.
Now I know and according to the manual, that I am supposed to store it with the tension released, but do you think I could have done some permanent damage to it?
BTW, its the clicker type.
However, today when I went to use it I noticed that I had forgot to release the tension on the wrench and it was at 85 ft/lbs for almost 3 months inside the cold trunk.
Now I know and according to the manual, that I am supposed to store it with the tension released, but do you think I could have done some permanent damage to it?
BTW, its the clicker type.
12-31-2001, 12:09 PM
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Originally posted by Bman
I dunno, maybe you could take it in for calibration? Maybe they can tell. I don't know what kind of places do this though.
I dunno, maybe you could take it in for calibration? Maybe they can tell. I don't know what kind of places do this though.
SuDZ
01-01-2002, 12:18 PM
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Re: Need some tech info regarding Torque Wrench
Originally posted by superdesi I bought a torque wrench (1/2" 150lb) to use for my new rims. However, today when I went to use it I noticed that I had forgot to release the tension on the wrench and it was at 85 ft/lbs for almost 3 months inside the cold trunk. Now I know and according to the manual, that I am supposed to store it with the tension released, but do you think I could have done some permanent damage to it? BTW, its the clicker type.
01-02-2002, 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by KrZyMaX
how much does the torque wrench cost and where can i get one?
how much does the torque wrench cost and where can i get one?
Sears, and lots of other places that sell tools and auto tools (like car parts stores) will have them, but prices vary. I bought a 1/2" drive type rather than a 3/8" drive because I thought the torque range it was good for was more useful.
01-04-2002, 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by Bman
Simple beam types (no moving parts, works by bending) are really cheap, but work okay. Micrometer type torque wrenches cost more (maybe $30+ can't remember) but will click, telling you to stop at a torque you pre-set. This one is what superdesi was talking about. They shouldn't be left on a high torque setting for storage and may need periodic calibration.
Sears, and lots of other places that sell tools and auto tools (like car parts stores) will have them, but prices vary. I bought a 1/2" drive type rather than a 3/8" drive because I thought the torque range it was good for was more useful.
Simple beam types (no moving parts, works by bending) are really cheap, but work okay. Micrometer type torque wrenches cost more (maybe $30+ can't remember) but will click, telling you to stop at a torque you pre-set. This one is what superdesi was talking about. They shouldn't be left on a high torque setting for storage and may need periodic calibration.
Sears, and lots of other places that sell tools and auto tools (like car parts stores) will have them, but prices vary. I bought a 1/2" drive type rather than a 3/8" drive because I thought the torque range it was good for was more useful.
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