 1/2" torque wrench - up to 150 ft/lb or 250 ft/lb? |
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 Mar 11 2005, 06:29 PM
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I need to get a 1/2" torque wrench and was looking for some opinions. I have noticed that some go up to 150 ft/lb while others go up to 250 ft lb.
1) Is there anything on an f-body that would require any where close to 150? (I understand that they become less accurate as you approach the limits) 2) What are you opinions on husky vs craftsman? Would you even consider getting one of the Made in China cheapies? Thanks, |
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Mar 11 2005, 08:30 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 195 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 543 |
now that you have mentioned the 20% figure as the minimum, im more leery about getting the 250 lb model. i have a 3/8" wrench that goes up to 250 Inch/lbs, so that would leave me with a pretty big gap if i the higher capacity wrench can only go down to 50 ft lbs accurately.
can anyone think of any other situations on an fbody that would require above 150 ft lbs? |
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torontoZ28 1/2" torque wrench - up to 150 ft/lb or 250 ft/lb? Mar 11 2005, 06:29 PM
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