I was going to ask this in member's corner, but I like the FI forum better. I am going to buy a new torque wrench before I rebuild my motor. I may just update the whole set. SO, what are your recommendations? What do you use?

SPECIFICLY, what torque wrench do you use? THanks.

 

I used to have a snap on, but all my tools were stolen when I moved up to Dallas from my Uhaul truck. It was expensive, but worht it. Just remember to set it to Zero when not in use.

art

 

I use craftsman tools becuase they are good quality and have lifetime waranties!

 

i have a craftsman torque wrench as well but, they don't come with a lifetime warranty. only a 90 day warranty for the torque wrench.

 

Craftsman everything.
I use the Craftsman 1/2 drive $69 torque wrench specifically. It's real nice. I used to have the beam type but it's cheap and kind of hokey, so I traded it in for this one.

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00944595000

 

Why, art?

 

Because if you don't, the wrench will lose its accuracy over time. The wrench's torque is set by an internal spring and if you do not remove the preload from the spring when it's not in use, the spring will fatigue over time and your readings will be off.

Sonny

 

Thanks Sonny..

art

 

After working in a shop for several years, I have purchased Snap-On (I like their trick wratchets and open end wrenches), MAC (they make some decent specialty tools), and of course Craftsman (there's always a SEARS close by and Craftsman tools are always decent and usually as good as the other two tool makers I bought from).
I think you shouldn't get too attached to one tool maker or the other because they all have their good points. Brand loyalty just doesn't make sense to me when it comes to tools. Buy quality tools and you won't be disappointed. MAC makes a good torque wrench as do the others mentioned.

 

depends on wich one you have....the ones with the turning handles will need to be set back at zero, but the one like my new one you don't. I just bought the snap-on where there is a little dial on the side of the wrench...

but other than that, I have assorted tools, from snapon, mac, matco, and craftsman. They've collected over the years

 

I agree w/ turbo97ex... brand loyalty shouldn't be your deciding factor. As for personal experience the old snap on **** set tq wrench has been working fine and accurately for years. It also feels like a very solid piece. Course its kinda ugly comparably to newer tools... if you care about that kind of thing

 

I use a ratchet, some wrenches, cable ties, hands, lots of cursing and swearing, and last but not least, hopes and dreams.....

Only "expensive" tool I own which is a friends that just happens to sit in my garage is a hydrolic jack and 2 jack stands... other then that the most basic tool kit and misc screw drivers and my dads 1920 power drill (now that thing comes in handy)

 

LOL. i use that a lot. it's my favorite tool

 

search!

 

Snap-on, Blue Point, and MAC. Dont have a torque wrench though. If I dont have the tool I need, I will either buy it or just go see my uncle who has one of those $25000 snapon tool chests--without tools.
I have a $1000 MAC top and bottom tool chest.

 

kiss my butt buddy we'll see the next time I give you advice...j/k

 

I have to admit most of my handtools are Craftsman. I have gotten into bad batches from time to time. Either bad heat treat or bad alloys. Usually too brittle. Last week I shattered an open end taking out an Oxygen sensor, granted it had a 2 foot stainless steel tube "extender", but I don't like my tools to shatter that easily. As usual got another easily and it was OK.

Specialty tools, like for the automatic transmissions I get from SnapOn.

I have a couple of Craftsman torque wrenches, and just bought a no name from my local jobber. I had the calibration checked and it was within 3 percent at my favorite torque 75 ft lbs. I will see how it ages.

Regards,
BigMoose

 

Look on ebay, you can find good deals there. I did untill they were stolen.

art

 

i use the tools they sell at home depot- I believe its called hunter, i've had good success with them, they are very strong. i have some craftsman stuff too.

Being 17 and having to buy your own tools is NOT fun.

 

another good tool man is husky. you can get em at home depot.

 

There called Husky...how do i know? cuz i used to work there..

 

Home depot is a great store, I go there at least once a week. Buy a new power tool once a month.

 

-torque wrench, screw drivers, electric drill... for turbo install?
-what else should i keep in mind for DIY turbo installation?

 

wrenches, sockets, tape measure, extensions, beer.

 

Craftsman, I like the warranty from sears.