Do you ever have your torque wrench's re-calibrated? Where?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert & Tara Ludwick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] torque wrench shopping
I've got a KD clicker that I've been using for a few years now that I
really like. I think it was around $130 new on sale( rumor was at the
time that they came out of the same factory as snap ons torque wrenches ).
I have a craftsman electronic torque meter that attaches to a 1/2"
socket, very accurate, but awkward to use, basically only good when
working an engine on the stand., and I have an HF cheapie 1/4 " drive
job to keep all those little 6mm bolts about right.
I don't know about split beams, but on any clicker , keep in mind when
using in temperature extremes, the readings won't be accurate. If it's
real cold out, they will click late ( too tight, if it get's cold
enough, tight enough to get you in trouble ) and if it's real hot out,
they will click too early ( too loose). If I have to work outside in
temperature extremes, I always leave the torque wrench inside for a
while to get it to room temp, then work in short spurts to keep things
even( this is after finding out that hard way what happens if you don't ).
-----Robert
Luther wrote:
Which style? Dial, micrometer click, or split-beam? What brands?
Snap-On,
Armstrong, Precision Instruments, Craftsman, or others?
I'm going to be doing the head on my SDL and I'd like to have a high
quality
1/2" 150-200 Newton-Meter torque wrench. Suggestions, experience, and
2nd
hand knowledge welcome. TIA all.
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