What is a good inch-pounds torque wrench?
07-13-2009, 05:46 PM
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What is a good inch-pounds torque wrench? I will be needing to buy a QUALITY inch pounds torque wrench that actually clicks when it reaches the desired torque (unlike my craftsman one that does nothing when you get to the torque, which resulted in a broken intake manifold bolt
). It will have to go as low as 44 inch pounds and preferably 3/8 drive or 1/4 drive. Thanks in advance.
). It will have to go as low as 44 inch pounds and preferably 3/8 drive or 1/4 drive. Thanks in advance. 
07-18-2009, 09:40 AM
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07-18-2009, 07:42 PM
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Ok, will do. After this mistake, I've learned that quality is #1, no matter the price. But I thought Craftsman was a pretty good name(not as good as matco or snap on, I know) so I'm surprised to see so many others with the same problem.
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07-21-2009, 01:17 AM
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If you guys have a Craftsman torque wrench with the click function and it malfunctions just tell them you purchased it within the year and in my experience the managers will make an exception. I have been with Sears nearly 3 years and I have seen this with probably 90% of all Torque wrench issues. If the clickers don't work for ya just use the old school bar torque wrench and it DOES have the forever guarantee and it's about $24-30 
i just wish they made it in Inch lbs 
i just wish they made it in Inch lbs 
08-10-2009, 01:09 PM
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I almost broke an intake bolt off using my old craftsman in-lb torque wrench when installing my LS6 intake as well. I've used it for years with no issues, and I guess I'm lucky that I "felt" I was pulling more than 44 in-lbs on the first pass. I ended up having to pull the head back into position for each bolt so it could click over... what a pain for 2 passes on 10 bolts. I tossed it in the garbage and am going to buy a snap on to go along with the two other bigger snap ons I already own. As mebuildit said, there is no comparison.
08-26-2009, 02:24 PM
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Take a look @ CDI . They're a Snap On company (I think they make most of Snap On's torque wrenches) and they hold calibration very well if you remember to set it to zero when not in use . I use CDI and really like them and they're more affordable than Snap On .
08-26-2009, 11:45 PM
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Do not try and TQ the intake bolts. More times than not you'll break them. Just snug the bolts down in a pattern, and go back over them making a few passes while tightening them down. Use a small 1/4 ratchet so you dont have a tool that can apply a lot of torque/force.
I use german TQ specs on those. GuudNtite.
I use german TQ specs on those. GuudNtite.
09-04-2009, 12:20 PM
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I replaced my craftsman torque wrench with a precision instruments (used to partner with snap-on I was told). It's a 1/2 and uses a split beam instead of a spring (available in 3/8 as well). It's all metal and no plastic pieces to break nor springs to wear out. For their 1/4 in lb wrench, it is only available using the spring but I've heard good things about them.
09-04-2009, 12:47 PM
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+1 For Snap on tools, especially precision items such as measuring items and torque wrenches. I've got a snap-on clicker 1/4" wrench, 3/8" wrench, 1/2" wrench, and a 3/8" dial snap on wrench. Used them day in/day out with my last shop and now use them at home. Never lost accuracy on any of them.
