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05-16-2003, 01:10 AM | #1 | |
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Torqe Wrench Use?
Hey Guys,
While working on my cars I realized I need a better torqe wrench, so I went and got one today. I got one that is rated 20-150 Foot Pounds, after reading the manual for the car I'm working on some clutch parts and things require less than 20 like 10-13 even. How do I torqe things this low poundage? Do I need a different Torqe Wrench? I read the instructions for my wrench and it says to not turn it below the lowest setting, in my stupidity I did this, trying to see if I could use it below that. Is it very likely that it is damaged or uncalibrated because of that error. Thanks Also torqe specs in general are a range, like 23-28 for example is it better to stay at the low, high, or in the middle of the two numbers? THanks
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05-16-2003, 06:35 AM | #2 | |
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I have two because of this. One is a 1/2" drive for the higher torques ans the other is 3/8" for the inch-lb torques.
I doubt if you damaged it by turning it too low unless you tried to torque to 200 ft-lb or something. When you get your new torque wrench there will be some overlap on the ranges so you'll be able to check the other one. If there's a range, I shoot for the middle, because there are always inaccuracies. You wouldn't want to overtorque a cap screw in aluminum threads especially! |
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