I need opinions on torque wrenches - Diesel Forum

fordmedic · 12-26-2005, 01:35 AM

Which one is a good one ( almost bulletproof) one for our trucks. and i.e. foot to lbs . Thinking of doing injectors in the near future. thanks in advance. Karl [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

MachinistOne · 12-26-2005, 04:22 AM

I exclusivly use snap-on. Look to spen $200 plus depending upon mechanical/electric.

johndeerebones · 12-26-2005, 09:59 AM

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I use Snap-On also, but I make a living with my tools. My local NAPA stocks S and K. They are good tools that cost alot less.

tubzz · 12-26-2005, 10:28 AM

i have a craftsmans TQ wrench that has been a good one.
injectors are TQ in INCH lb's.i got that at the auto parts store

ThreeStarJR · 12-26-2005, 11:05 AM

Karl, I'm with Tubzz on the craftsman, for my needs, truck only, the ft/lbs wrench works good. I did get the s/k from napa for the inch/lb when I did my injectors. Nice piece.....make sure you get one that has good range of settings, saw quite a few that the lowest settings started out @ the same torque value as some of the requirements of the bolts you need to torque in your injector change. I've always been anal about working @ a lower setting and working my way up to the specified torque value [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]

GEODON · 12-26-2005, 11:29 AM

have used the craftsman in foot pounds for years now and it has always been reliable. have a mac inch pound wrench with a wide range of settings 30-250 inch pounds. very nice tool. was a b-day present which made it even nicer. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

G3 be safe and stay warm

gtspowerstroke · 12-26-2005, 01:15 PM

This is somewhere you really don't want to skimp. Especially if you plan on doing some very critical torqueing such as head bolts/studs. For the injectors it's not quite as critical but you still want a good wrench. I have two Snap on ft/lb wrenches and one craftsman In/lbs wrench. It is a good idea to send them in and have them recalibrated ever so often. I have a friend with a Dodge running twin turbos that kept poping head gaskets and come to find out his torque wrench was reading 20 or so ft/lbs low. He used another wrench from someone he worked with and hasn't had a problem since.

MachinistOne · 12-26-2005, 01:27 PM

Not to pick on you GTS, but your sig has "bigger" missing a "g"

SK tools are good quality for the money.

94_turbo · 12-26-2005, 01:58 PM

cruise ebay--you can get snap-on tq wrenches on there reasonable--the micro type--after use--unscrew till bottom on lowest setting--spring doesnt compress that way--had mine for 30 yrs--took to work--was 1/2 lb off!!!!!the ones that have the lever you lift to change the settings--can leave where its at--and wont change--but personally---- i wont scrimp on tq wrneches as its the most important thing putting a engine together---

TheHammer69 · 12-26-2005, 03:12 PM

A good rule of thumb, DON'T buy Chinese and/or Taiwanese made junk such as those Harbor Freight ones. Buy decent quality Made In USA TQ wrenchs and have them calibrated periodically.

Hammer

gtspowerstroke · 12-26-2005, 04:24 PM

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Not to pick on you GTS, but your sig has "bigger" missing a "g"

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[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] oops! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] I hate when I type in a hurry and don't go back to check it! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

F250Jockey · 12-26-2005, 06:15 PM

You can also send old torque wrenches off, and get the calibration checked, and adjusted.

Just Google "Torque Wrench Calibration", and you'll come up with a dozen places or more that do this.

I would make sure the torque wrench is one of decent quality, and shape before I sent it for calibration. Don't waste your money on a junker! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

kfjensen · 12-26-2005, 06:29 PM

I went with a Husky brand torque wrench that maxes at 180ft lbs I believe. Had it for 2 years and flawless, didnt want to go the way of Snapon seeing as I dont use it enough to get my money out of it.

richmondfarms · 12-26-2005, 11:27 PM

I bought my share of snap-on tools, still have two torque wrenches among other things. Only problem is since I "retired" the snap-on (or mac)man doesn't come by the house. The craftsman man is always easy to find, though [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Racer_X · 12-27-2005, 12:34 AM

I have craftsman clickers in inch and ft lbs 3/8 and 1/2 drive. Snap on in 3/4 drive. The bigger stuff is out of craftsman league, but love the easy warranty on hand tools.