what torque wrench?

[Belly93]

What torque wrenches do people use? Im looking to buy a torque wrench as im rebuilding my spare engine but unsure what is a good buy, don't mind spending a decent amount as it will be used at work working in a garage,

What would people suggest?

 

[pollyp]

for afew years I've been using this cheap £24 traditional click type wrenches from machine mart
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...drive-torque-wrench?da=1&TC=SRC-torque+wrench

Good:

• very low cost

Bad:

• only accurate within a certain torque setting region
• machanism grease inside gunks up over years which could affect readings
• must alreadys remember to zero the torque setting before storage otherwise the spring will deform permanantly and result in inaccurate readings

all 3 facts I found out here
PollyMobiles Rebuild

for the engine head/crank/bigend bolts you'll prob need an angle gauge too for another £12
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...ve-torque-angle-gauge?da=1&TC=SRC-angle+gauge

Now recently I brought myself a proper £100 electronic torque gauge with an angular measure feature built in
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-1-...tem27c512a41d&clk_rvr_id=398798605659&afsrc=1

PollyMobiles Rebuild

maybe abit expensive at first but worth every penny imo

Good:

• several torque & angle values can be preprogrammed and switched to at a push of a button
• no need to zero setting after use cos its just a strain gauge = simply use and forget = stays accurate for longer
• convenient built in gyro angle gauge = just set the initial torque, switch to the pre-set angle mode, continue tightening till it beeps to confirm the correct angle

 

[Belly93]

Your newer one sounds goid and woukd be ideal for use at work thanks paul

 

[pollyp]

ur tools are ur investment

 

[Belly93]

And working in a garage need to be invested well

 

[pollyp]

yup buy the best tools u can afford, look after them like family and they'll last a long time, allow u to finish the job faster n consistantly

 

[Belly93]

thsnks for the help paul