The other day I was at my mom's house, in the garage, and looked though some of my dad's old tools. I found a Proto micrometer style tourque wrench, but I know nothing about it beyond that. Is this a good brand? How can I check it to make sure its still good, what do I need to know. I know it hasn't been touched in over 10 years, but it looks like its in good shape. It is in US and metric.
On 5/28/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Do you ever have your torque wrench's re-calibrated? Where? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . ----- 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. >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/820 - Release Date: 5/27/2007 > 12:31 PM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
