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Torque wrench - what range do I need? 200

posted by  Erling on  Thu Aug 29 00:10 CST 2002
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I want to get a torque wrench, and hope to get away with investing in just ONE. What range should I look for? I intend to put it to "general weekend mechanic use", no engine rebuilds.

Thanks,

Erling, Norway.








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    Torque wrench - what range do I need? 200

    posted by  chris herbst on  Thu Aug 29 17:22 CST 2002
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    I agree with Ringlee--you can get ONE good wrench from 15 or 25lbs to around 200.

    For the lower torque applications, if you are so inclined to follow them exactly, get a beam type torque wrench in either inch pounds or low range foot pounds. Or both. The cost is minimal for these and they are typically very accurate.
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    1992 940 wagon, 77k
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    Torque wrench - what range do I need? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be ringlee on  Thu Aug 29 01:34 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    The most useful range and size for a torque wrench would be one measuring between 15 and 100 Nm, using a socket size of about 10mm. That's a 3/8 inch socket in the US. This will cover almost all auto applications.

    Get the "clicking" type, which is easier to use than a beam wrench. It does require occasional calibration, however.







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