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Subject: [TR] Torque Wrench
From: tcheat2002 at yahoo.com (Tim Cheatham)
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:44:33 -0500
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I haven't done it yet, Randle. When my torque wrench and it agree I've assumed
that we are close enough. If I build up a new engine I might send my wrenches
in for recalibration, just to be safe.

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On Apr 15, 2012, at 1:32 PM, "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:

>> I purchased a Craftsman digital torque adapter a couple of
>> years ago and use
>> it to check mine periodically. I see them on eBay from time to time.
>
> Just curious, how do you calibrate the torque adapter?  Digital or not, it
> is still measuring the deflection of a spring, just like most torque
> wrenches do.
>
> I couldn't even find an accuracy spec on the Sears site, but the
> instructions for the one Eastwood sells say "Periodic re-calibration may be
> necessary to maintain accuracy.".
>
> -- Randall
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