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stEEZE nikkAA
02-20-2013, 11:15 AM
About to put my motor together, but I still have to shop for a torque wrench. What range of torque will I need? Looking at the FSM for the lowest and highest numbers gives me a headache. I'm assuming I'll need an in/lbs and ft/lbs.
Edwin562
02-20-2013, 11:19 AM
always good to carry both ft/lb & in/lb.... i use craftsman and never failed on me.
Driftwire
02-20-2013, 11:22 AM
craftsman needle.
The Dude
02-20-2013, 11:32 AM
I had the drive of a craftsman torque wrench break. Took it back to sears to get a new one only to realize there is a limited warranty on them because they don't consider something that requires calibration to be a "hand tool." That may be the last thing I will buy from them.
Sir
02-20-2013, 11:44 AM
I got a steal of a deal on their digital one when local store was closing. Best $60 I've spent there
godrifttoday
02-20-2013, 04:55 PM
Use rod stretch gauge
K_style
02-20-2013, 06:03 PM
craftsman needle.

This,

Cheap and accurate


http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/9990000037126311
Davidna2fi
02-20-2013, 06:15 PM
Ehhhh, last craftsman TQ wrench I bought would not click at anything under 15 ft lbs and it was rated at 5 ft lbs... but I do agree the beam type torque gauge is a good, just have to have a steady hand and look at it directly overhead to get a reading. I'll stick with my Snap-on ones though for good. Never had an issue with them.
stEEZE nikkAA
02-20-2013, 06:18 PM
omg old school hahaha. how accurate are those? And does anyone know what the lowest ft/lbs there is to torque on the block?
lewisfk
02-20-2013, 06:38 PM
SNAP ON 300 BUCKS, my craftsman broke within 30 days! Just my 2cents
ashtonroche
02-20-2013, 07:06 PM
I have a Brownline Digital Torque Wrench 1/2 drive. This thing is awesome. I also have another harbor freight 1/2 drive torque wrench and its never failed me yet. I also have a harbor freight 1/4" drive inch-lb torque wrench and also never failed me.
Davidna2fi
02-20-2013, 07:10 PM
omg old school hahaha. how accurate are those? And does anyone know what the lowest ft/lbs there is to torque on the block?

8-10 ft lbs on the cam cap bolts for an SR head...or just wing it and do the german way... Guetnetite.
ashtonroche
02-20-2013, 07:19 PM
I usually go 95 in-lbs on the cam cap bolts.