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Generally you want to pick a torque wrench that has your most common working values in the middle of the scale on the torque wrench. For instance if you need 80 ft lbs for a rear axle nut you'd use a 1/2 drive wrench that goes from about 20 to 150 ft lbs. For case covers and most of the 8mm and 10 mm head (not thread size) bolts I use my 1/4 drive inch lb wrench which is about 20 to 150 inch lbs! So those case bolts usually around 100 inch lbs or 8 or 9 ft lbs. Same with clutch pressure plate bolts which are usually in that same range.5speed wrote:got it off. I didn't realize the nut had a collar on it that was being held by the clamp.
bearings installed. I need to pick up a 3/8 torque wrench so I didn't put it back on the bike yet.
I own the 1/4 in and the 3/8 in HF and I'm very happy with them.scootsx2 wrote:I don't buy much from Harbor Freight but I do use their torque wrenches which are frequently on sale. If you take care of them they should give you good service.
was that you following me yesterday?flyin900 wrote:If you have a Princess Auto in the Maritimes they have decent quality torque wrenches in the 3/8 inch drive ft lb medium scale range and a 1/4 " size for the inch pounds measurement. When they are on sale you are usually around $20-$25 each for them. They come in a blow moulded case to keep them safe and accuracy is in the 4-5% range typical for this style of torque wrench.
