When using a torque wrench, are you supposed to set it back to 0 before setting it to the next number?

The techs at my friend's work (Chevy dealer) said that they alwasy do this..and if you dont then the wrench is not accurate.

I sure hope this isnt true, cause if it is..my whole engnine is torqued wrong!

 

I use a Craftsman Digitork wrench, and it only goes from 25 to 80. They tell you not to turn the dial higher or lower than these numbers

 

That is a good point, the wrench I use is a Craftsman as well and it doesnt go lower then 20..so there is no way to 0 it out. Hmm

 

Just be sure to set it to the lowest setting when you store it and
have it calibrated periodically.

 

Thats prolly the most important thing, setting it back to 0 when done(or the lowest possible)

 

those digitorks suck, i've seen 2 already where the inner liner in the handle, with the number designations on them, has come unglued, and therefore, you no longer have an actual torque wrench where you can set it. just a $80 breaker bar.

stick with the simple ones, if you've got spare cash, go snap on.

D

 

**** me! Now Im worried that my whole engine is torqued wrong...this is ******* fantastic.

 

Hey HX,

I wouldn't worry about it. Your engine bolts are torqued just fine. You don't have to go back to zero before re-adjusting the setting. Especially if you are moving up in the readings like when torquing a head.

In between using the wrench,it probably is a good idea to set it to zero or at least a fairly low setting before putting it away.

BTW, what does the sign in your avatar say?
John

 

I got a 30 year old craftsman torque wrench. Has been set on 85 for 4 years now. I took it to Snap-On truck to be tested. Mine was the most accurate of the ones tested at 30,60, and 90 settings. 3 brand new Snap-On's weren't even close!

THANKS DAD (r.i.p.) for the tools and tips.

 

Yeah, their old **** is the best.
Their new tools are ****.

 

Yeah, how about that avatar HX?
got any copies of that one?

 

There ya go

 

Holy ****!

 

oh my!!...hmmm what about a B-20 ITR?....

-I mean yeah what steve said, when not in use, put it back to the lowest setting, and get it calibrated

 

Nice, do you know that girl HX guy, or do you just get random girls to strip for you? i have a craftsmen torque wrench and i never set it back to 0, don't worry about it. Do you still have the directions? I am sure it would say to set it back to 0 in the directions somewhere.

 

I had to quote just to see the pic again.....

 

hahah awesome pics...


Where would you get the tq wrench re-calibrated?

 

BAHAHAHAHA...that is too funny

 

dude, how did you get my girlfriend to do that for your avatar?