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small engine torque wrenches

Postby jgflawn » Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:31 am

This is something everyone series needs and should have in the toolbox for small engine work. Would appreciate knowing which ones you use and really like. Anyone using 1/4" torque wrenches? digital adapters?
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Re: small engine torque wrenches

Postby KE4AVB » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:29 pm

jgflawn wrote:This is something everyone series needs and should have in the toolbox for small engine work. Would appreciate knowing which ones you use and really like. Anyone using 1/4" torque wrenches? digital adapters?


Yes, I use an 1/4" 20-200 in lbs (1.67-16.67 ft lbs) weekly, nothing digital though. It 's made in Taiwan so it is nothing fancy or expensive. For in lbs above its range I use 3/8 ft lb version and convert to in lbs if needed. I also have an 1/2" version available too. I haven't seen anything here requires me to get a 3/4" version yet; even with automobiles that I work on.
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Re: small engine torque wrenches

Postby pie eater » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:05 pm

i personally have the canadian tire torque wrenches, the 3/8 and 1/2 inch drives, and the work good enough, i have used them from doing work on lawn and garden, all the way up to head bolts on 6.8 ltr 6 cylinder diesel that i have in the shop at the minute.
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Re: small engine torque wrenches

Postby Deere2me » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:23 pm

jgflawn wrote:This is something everyone series needs and should have in the toolbox for small engine work. Would appreciate knowing which ones you use and really like. Anyone using 1/4" torque wrenches? digital adapters?

Absolutely! If you're serious, you should buy the best you can afford. Personally, I use Snap-On click type in 1/4", 3/8" compact head, and a 1/2" drive.
I used a Snap-On digital torque wrench that beeped, but just didn't like it. I reckon you could get used to it, but......
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Re: small engine torque wrenches

Postby bgsengine » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:34 pm

Hmm I guess I had better get off my butt and put together a couple new forums - Tools & Equipment forum, and there's one other I have in mind but not discussing it yet until I do some testing :)
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Re: small engine torque wrenches

Postby davbell25413 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:09 am

I have the 1/4in torque wrench made by Pittsburgh came from Harbor Freight. I used it couple of times and like it. I wish craftsman offered digitorque wrench in 1/4in drive as i have the 3/8 and 1/2 drive those.
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