torque wrench

[Huck]

Can I use a ft/lb torque wrench for inch/lbs if I divide the inch/lbs by 12?

 

[jsnyng]

You would multiply the ft/lbs by 12 for inch/lbs, but yes you can do it that way. Example 2 ft/lb = 24 inch/lbs.

Edit: Just re-read what you wrote, and you are correct as well. 96 in/lbs / 12 = 8 ft/lbs.

 

[Huck]

You would multiply the ft/lbs by 12 for inch/lbs, but yes you can do it that way. Example 2 ft/lb = 24 inch/lbs.

Edit: Just re-read what you wrote, and you are correct as well. 96 in/lbs / 12 = 8 ft/lbs.

OK, thanks!

 

[white05gt]

Just reember torque wrenches aren't as accurate in the lower ranges, also if it's a click style, make sure you work it a few times before attemting to torque something.

 

[Sprayin Blue 3V]

Just reember torque wrenches aren't as accurate in the lower ranges, also if it's a click style, make sure you work it a few times before attemting to torque something.

yeah if something is rated in in/lbs odds are its too small to use a ft/lb torque wrench accurately.

 

[Jeepngli]

^^Thats true. Going vise versa is fine, but you're way is not as accurate

Side note: What torque wrenches do you guys like? Anyone try this one:

http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/


Hope I'm not stealing your thread too much

 

[skwerl]

I bought this one for $55 a month ago. It's a nice torque wrench for the price.

 

[jsnyng]

^^Thats true. Going vise versa is fine, but you're way is not as accurate

Side note: What torque wrenches do you guys like? Anyone try this one:

http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/


Hope I'm not stealing your thread too much

I got that one last month on sale for $99 shipped. It is a damned fine torque wrench. It is very well built and is nice to look at. It is bigger than what I expected (considerably longer/thicker than my Craftsman). It's also reversible which my Craftsman is not.

 

[jsnyng]

Just checked on the Brownline, and the discount code still works. Put the $150 version in your cart and use "Mustang" (no quotes). It drops the price $51 and gives free shipping.

 

[HAPPY HIPPO]

just tried the code and it still works. thanks for the info. hopefully I can order this soon

 

[Powered by Ford]

just tried the code and it still works. thanks for the info. hopefully I can order this soon

You can also get it from Amazon for $99.99 with free shipping. I just got one and I am very surprised how well the Brownline Torque Wrench works. However, you really do need to pay attention to the screen or the "beeping" it does not "click" like a standard wrench. Something I had to get used to.

http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Line-BLD0212-Digital-Torque/dp/B0032A60W2

Only thing I wish was it was made in the USA. Sadly it is not.

 

[superslow86]

When rebuilding a motor, which torque wrench would be better for the job: 10-75 ft lbs or 25-250 ft lbs?

 

[delz05]

Check the Torque specs of the specific engine you are going to rebuild. Some head bolts are torqued to a rate of 85 ft pounds or higher.

Just completed a Hemi 6.1 rebuild that required a 3 step torque procedure....25ft....40ft... then 1/4 turn on the heads.

The smaller rating is probably a 3/8 drive wrench, the larger is probably a 1/2 drive wrench.

Good to have both sizes, along with an "inch-pounds" wrench

 

[Ampire]

When rebuilding a motor, which torque wrench would be better for the job: 10-75 ft lbs or 25-250 ft lbs?

It really depends on the brand more than the torque wrench range IMO. If they are both of similar quality/brand then I would say pick the wrench for the range that you are torquing, usually this would have a tighter margin of error. Most wrenches are like 5-10%. For doing a motor its also helpful to have a angle meter on hand.

I have a 10-150 ft/lb wrench myself, its an old (like 1960's) snapon torqometer 150. Its a good idea to have two torque wrenches and to test them against each other to make sure they are calibrated.