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Old 16-12-2006, 12:02 PM   #1
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Hi boys Im looking around for a torque wrench and they are very confusing to me that is... So what kind of torque wrench you alll have... thanks :baby bott _2:

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Old 16-12-2006, 12:03 PM   #2
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I have a 1/2" drive ratchet 0-200 ftlbs.

Not sure of the brand, but it would be quality, considering where I "picked" it up from.
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:06 PM   #3
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^^^ I have the same, some cheapo brand I got from MoParts it seems to works fine.
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:30 PM   #4
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picked one up from ebay - brand new. can't recall the brand (might be Ampro - would need to check) but it's a top unit. saw some later at Supercheap that were cheaper.
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:38 PM   #5
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Ive got this torque wrench from K.C TOOLS 3/8" 40-250 in-lbs, but is that enouch for my engine rebuilt or I need a bigger torque wrench.
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:38 PM   #6
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Warren and Brown three different sizes.
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Old 17-12-2006, 02:15 AM   #7
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Warren and Brown three different sizes.
Yeah, W&B are the best. I've had mine for 25 years+. But be prepared to pay for the quality, you won't get any change out of $350 for a 1/2" drive one.
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:41 PM   #8
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i got mine from super cheap i think about $30 bucks needed it for when i did the head bolts on the ef when it did a head gaskit worked out fine
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Old 16-12-2006, 12:45 PM   #9
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i have a snap-on one no i'm not a yuppie my mate has a workshop and gets good deals on tools.. i would not build a high performance engine with a **** torque wrench anyway..
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Old 16-12-2006, 04:22 PM   #10
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ive got a repco 1/2" torque wrench, 30-200Nm, it was around $200 bucks on its own, but it was apart of my toolkit when I got it, tools are usually cheaper when they are in a set
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Old 16-12-2006, 08:31 PM   #11
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i have a snap-on one no i'm not a yuppie my mate has a workshop and gets good deals on tools.. i would not build a high performance engine with a **** torque wrench anyway..
You only get what you pay for. If something requires specific tension, it does so for a reason, why bother if youre going to use a guess wrench.
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Old 16-12-2006, 08:35 PM   #12
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I've got a kinchrome one but haven't the slightest idea how to use it, lol.
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Old 16-12-2006, 10:23 PM   #13
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I've got a big one...






...in my pants.
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Old 16-12-2006, 10:44 PM   #14
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Actually it's in my pocket and its a Warren & Brown 'Precision' Instrument. Courtesy of Telecom Australia.
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Old 17-12-2006, 10:02 AM   #15
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warren and brown 1/2 drive , about 15 years old :>..
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