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| Author: | matttwad [ Thu May 07, 2020 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Torque Wrench |
What are yalls recommendations for torque wrench brands to work on these motors. I've always done the tool rental from the auto store but broke off 2 bolts last time because the thing wasn't calibrated. I have a 23hp so my max torque is 165 in-lbs (cylinder heads). I have craftsman tools but have read their quality has gone down the drain since they moved mfg to china. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Thu May 07, 2020 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench |
I've used the cheap one from advance (it's what is in my boat tool box right now), and expensive snap on a buddy that works on gas compressors had at the house. Never broken a bolt, and will c and marcus can attest to how many times I've pulled apart these engines. Not nearly as much as them, but my engine and those I've worked on (save for a couple starter created issues) have held up fine. If i was buying right now, I'd buy a quality one, but can say for these things that the el cheapo is good enough unless you make a living off your wrenches. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Thu May 07, 2020 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench |
Can't imagine one being so far off that you'd break bolts because of it. Using a ft lb wrench for in lb specs? Sounds like an id 10-t error. Sent from my SM-T710 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | matttwad [ Fri May 08, 2020 5:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Torque Wrench |
Maybe not all the wrenches fault, I did reuse the head bolts and the intake bolts. Broke one of each. In hind sight I should have stopped when I was already a quarter turn past the other bolts that had already clicked. Also should have learned after the first one lol. I was using the correct wrench in-lbs and working In a star pattern. Bought new head and intake bolts for the next go around but at $90 for the set. Guess that is still worth it if it keeps me from extracting broken bolts. The rental wrench didn’t have a calibration paper in the box so that’s why I say the wrench. Never know what the last guy did to the thing. Figured I’d buy something quality now to last a lifetime. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Fri May 08, 2020 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Torque Wrench |
I use this one for large bolts (lug nuts, prop nut, etc.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C5ZL1NS/ref=emc_b_5_t I have a 3/8" drive for smaller bolts. I also have another 1/2" drive withe the old needle but almost never use it. |
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