At 08:38 PM 6/16/98 PDT, you wrote:
>Do you have a impact wrench or a impact driver? If its a impact driver
you need to wind it up ie to remove a bolt place it on the bolt and turn by
hand as far as you can to the left then bang on it with a big hammer.
> I have used a beam type torque wrench for 20 years. The only
disadvantage is when doing production work, the click type is faster, but
not better. Check the + or- accuracy of the wrench most good beam types
are more accurate the the click types. You could always go with a Snap-On
dial gauge torque wrench for around $300.
> Crash
>
Aha! You pegged it. I have a impact driver and not an impact wrench. I
was too tired to work on the car tonight as I didn't get home from work
until about 9pm, but when I get back to it I'll do as you suggest.
Hmmmm...$300. I may have to pass on that one. :) It's been interesting
getting opinions on beam type vs. click type. I'm wondering what one can
expect for certain price ranges. I saw what they were calling "economy
micrometer torque wrench" in a local auto parts store's catalog for $30.
Another local parts store and Home Depot were selling a beam type for
$17-$20. Given those price ranges is one likely to be much better than the
other? I will look next time I am at the store to see if there is a +/-
accuracy rating for the wrenches. The Home Depot micrometer types were
more in the $45-$60 range.
Thanks to all for the advice on these tools.
Philip
Burgundy 1974 Midget
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