Sooo I have have to remove the head on my 2f and replace the head gasket. I don't own a tourqe wrench and have been looking at some online. Is a 40$ wrench with tolerances to +\- 4% good enough.
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Go to Sears and buy the best one they have, my very first one is still in use and had it calibrated 2x in the last 20 years. I have a pair of Snap on and the craftsman still come in handy on tight spots.
You should have a torque wrench anyway for lug nuts, caliper bolts etc. Get a pretty good one. You'll need it for as long as you own the truck.
Agreed, but I haven't found one that can do everything. You need one for higher torques, like lug nuts. Mine is 50-200 FOOT-lbs; got it at Napa for about $40.
You'll need one in smaller torque settings for engine and other work, likely one measured in INCH-pounds. Check the FSM for what your immediate requirements are.
I think +/- 4% is pretty standard. Check Home Depot or Lowes as well. I actually like the Husky model from HD.
You actually need 3-4 torque wrenches to cover everything. What does everybody use to measure the pre-load on the t case (7-10 in lbs)? Without spending a small fortune....
What ever you don't buy CDI. They say it's a Snap on owned brand, mine broke the first time I used it.
Bit the bullet, bought used Snap on and had them checked for calibration.
Bit the bullet, bought used Snap on and had them checked for calibration.
The HF torque wrench is horrible. I bought one & returned it. It's almost impossible to see the graduations on it. It may be ok accurate, but it is horrible to use. Avoid.
Good to know, I was about to buy one this weekend.
But you can't really trust one from Sears either since they no longer own Craftsmen and they will most likely be out of business by the end of the year. So where else can we buy one?
Snap-On 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench's for around $100 on Ebay - torque wrench snap on | eBay
But one from Sears. So what if they go out of business. You'll get your wrench. They're pretty nice torque wrenches, though not Snap-On quality.
All mine are Craftsman from Sears (which will go out of business soon) but the tool line has been sold to Black and Decker, who I assume will honor warranty claims. I think the Craftsman brand is far from dead, and even though the tools are made in China now, it's probably the most valuable asset Sears had. Selling it was an act of desperation. Better to get the full value now, then to lose it to the vultures once they declare bankruptcy and their stock price drops to pennies on the dollar.
Anyway... don't be afraid to buy the Craftsman stuff. Most of it is still pretty good.
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I think I'm gonna buy the one I was looking at online. I will check with my local Napa and see what they have. As far as Sears ours stinks it's so small you have to order everything but washer and dryers and tvs. Thanks for the help.
For checking pre-load torque on bearings and such I have a beam style 0-80 inch pound torque wrench known on the big online store as "Bicycle inch pound torque wrench." About $26. Works fine as far as I can tell never bothered to calibrate it.
Eric
I've had really good luck with this one, I think precision instruments may make snap-ons split beam but don't quote me on that.
Amazon.com: Precision Instruments PREC3FR250F Silver 1/2" Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench with Flex Head: Automotive
Amazon.com: Precision Instruments PREC3FR250F Silver 1/2" Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench with Flex Head: Automotive
Not sure about the mocking. I used this service, I'm sure there are similar ones in your location.
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