torque wrench

[TexFest]

I know this is kind of a stupid question, but what brand of torque wrench does everyone use on there machine? That is if you actually torque anything on your motor.

I've seen lots of brands and lots of style and was wondering which one everyone used.

[atctim]

I use a Craftsman

[jason 32]

i use harbor freights, there accurate enough

[350Xhilaration]

I have a 1/2" Matco for larger stuff, but nothing for small stuff. A 3/8" one would be nice to have, but I don't use one often enough to justify a purchase (if I were rebuilding my engine, I might invest in one)

[honda250sx]

SnapOn Techwrench.

[83ATC185S]

tight is tight, too tight is broke!

[super90]

tight is tight, too tight is broke

I dont think thats a good idea when it comes to engines!

I use a craftsman digital torque wrench for 1/2 and just a napa 3/8 one for smaller things.

[rdlsz24]

I also have a cheapie Harbor Freight. I don't even know if it was $20 lol. I don't rebuild engines very much so it doesn't get used a ton. At least it is the clicker type instead of the dial type.

Rob

[1upfront]

SnapOn Techwrench.

I also use a SnapOn Techwrench.
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[Dirtcrasher]

I'm not comfy cozy with HF but I do use Craftsman micro torque wrenches. They have 2 sizes that go on sale for about 60$.

It's nice to see that people even care about torque!!

DEEPA doesn't :lol:

If I could afford a better torque wrench, I would buy it. Lots of stuff the Crapsman is fine for, but esp with liquid cooled stuff I wouldn't be opposed to a better wrench....

Then again, we still have people that do a crisscross cross pattern and lock them down by hand and never have an issue. I'm not that lucky :D

[The Goat]

lol...I have a cheap dial one...but I'll be getting another before I tighten a single bolt on this NOS engine.

[DeePa]

cylinder head studs hand tight, cylinder base studs as tight as you can get em!!!

[Vealmonkey]

I have 2 crafstman micro torque wrenches, but not digital readouts. Inch pounds and foot pounds. They come in very handy. I've seen people do some pretty stupid stuff buttoning engines back together. Most people don't realize how easy it is to overtighten nuts and bolts with aluminum. I had a buddy who started to reassemble his engine with an air ratchet! Bad idea.

[Russell 350X]

I use Matco, have a 1/2in and a 3/8ths, both clickers, work great.

[300rman]

I havent used a torque wrench for anything i have assembled engine-wise, and i have NEVER had an issue with things loosening/stripping/longevity.

bbut, we own a set of snap-on torque wrenches, which come in handy when needed for bearings and such.