Mike, as J Mills pointed out, 8-3/4 lbs. is a heck of a lot heavier =
than
4-1/2. Think about hefting that baby around even for a set of lugs,
notwithstanding possibly lying on your back trying to hold it above =
your
head.
Gary Lin Burke, VA Metro Washington Council of Sports Car Clubs
BMW CCA National Capital Ch. '88 325is <CSP> '89 Accord <HS>
Mike wrote:
> Anyway, I was leaning towards the IR2131, which is a 1/2" wrench, and =
600
> ft. lbs.
> The price is pretty good, at $162, and I think the last time it was
> discussed,
> this wrench got a pretty good review from you guys.
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> However, I recently spied an IR tool bundle for sale: an IR 252 3/8"
> rachet and
> IR 108 3/4" impact wrench for only $180. Now, I don't have any 3/4"
> sockets,
> but I figure I can always simply leave on a 3/4-1/2 adaptor (is that
> safe?),
> and this impact boasts a much higher torque rating (750 ft lb...)
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> 3/4" AIR IMPACT WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand=20
> Drive: 3/4"
> Torque range:100 to 500 ft. lbs.=20
> Blows per minute: 1200
> No load speed: 6500 RPM=20
> Bolt capacity: 1''=20
> Average air consumption: 7.5 CFM=20
> Air inlet: 3/8"
> Minimum hose size: 1/2"
> Tool weight 8-3/4 lbs.=20
> Full power in reverse; 3 position adjustable power forward
> 750 ft. lbs. maximum torque
> Handle exhaust
> Lightweight and easy to operate
> Oil bath lubrication for long life
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> 3/8" AIR RATCHET WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand
> Drive: 3/8"
> Maximum torque: 50 ft. lbs.=20
> Torque range: 10 to 45 ft. lbs.
> No load speed: 150 RPM
> Standard bolt capacity: 3/8"
> Average air consumption: 4 CFM=20
> Air inlet: 1/4"
> Minimum hose size: 5/16"
> Tool weight: 2-1/2 lbs.=20
> Ball and needle bearing construction for long service life
> Up to 50 ft. lbs. of torque
> Rear exhaust directs air away from your work
> Variable speed throttle
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> 1/2" AIR IMPACT WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand 2131=20
> Drive: 1/2"
> Maximum torque: 450 ft. lbs. forward, 600 ft. lbs. reverse=20
> Torque range: 50-400 ft. lbs.=20
> Impacts: 1250 BPM=20
> No load speed: 9500=20
> Air inlet: 1/4" NPT=20
> Overall length: 6-7/8"=20
> Tool weight: 4-1/2 lbs.
> Shipping weight: 5 lbs.
> This innovative design muscles out 600 ft. lbs. of reversing =
torque in
> a
> wrench only 4-1/2 lbs. Long life high power twin hammer design. =
Strong
> and light composite housing.=20
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> And to wet your whistle.......
> 1/2" SUPER DUTY HIGH POWERED AIR RATCHET WRENCH
> Manufacturer: Ingersoll-Rand
> Model Number: 1099
> Drive: 1/2''
> Maximum torque: 60 ft. lbs.
> Torque range: 10 to 60 ft. lbs.
> No load speed: 250 RPM
> Standard bolt capacity: 3/8"
> Average air consumption: 4 CFM
> Air inlet: 1/4" NPT
> Recommended hose size: 5/16"
> Tool weight: 3 lbs.
> Handles large bolts and fasteners. 360=B0 rotational exhaust. =
Push
> button throttle.=20
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