torque wrench recommendations

[Reddoug]

One thing I would like to add is thread lube. It makes a different what you use. When I was a diesel mechanic, CAT, Cummins and Detroit Diesel all had different requirements for head, main and rod bolts. It will make a difference. I understand this is a thread about torque wrenches, just thought I would add that.
I used Snap-On torque wrenches when I was wrenching.

 

[mgwin]

I wouldn't use any lube on wheel lugs! I put a little anti sieze on my car, and ruined the steel rim.
I had the torque wrench set on factory specs, and it kept cranking in on the rim, without reaching the correct poundage. Finally realized it was deforming the rim. Poor design on the factory rims also.
Bought me some nice aftermarket aluminum rims.

 

[Jay Fetters]

Finally found it!

 

[snicklas]

Finally found it!

I have watched every one of Todd's videos.

Expensive isn't always the best... and cheap isn't always junk..... He tests across the board of tools.... and Harbor Freight isn't automatically junk.... and snap on doesn't always come out #1......

 

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[Greg Riutzel]

There ya go. Repeatability will cost. Craftsman can be luck depending on their supplier for the time. The thing with Snap-On is their tools get used just about every month if not throughout a week and usually last a career.

 

[dray]

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This is what I thought of each time I’ve torqued aluminum heads. That degree torque rather than psi seems like you’re going to break every bolt even though they are new lol