High-tech torque wrench

[bbn]

I've been told I can't use the normal "pointer type" torque wrenches on the this motor I need to open up. Its a small motor with an aluminum head.

I guess the torque wrench my buddies are referring to is the one where you dial-in the desired torque and it goes "click" once the torque setting is met.

Is there a recommended brand? In the U.S., it seems "Snap-On" is highly regarded. Is the Snap-On brand available here? On the other hand, I don't plan on doing this for a living so what brands are suitable for hobbist use?

Any knowhow on the proper use of these things would also be appreciated.

[toinktoink]

I've been told I can't use the normal "pointer type" torque wrenches on the this motor I need to open up. Its a small motor with an aluminum head.

I guess the torque wrench my buddies are referring to is the one where you dial-in the desired torque and it goes "click" once the torque setting is met.

Is there a recommended brand? In the U.S., it seems "Snap-On" is highly regarded. Is the Snap-On brand available here? On the other hand, I don't plan on doing this for a living so what brands are suitable for hobbist use?

Any knowhow on the proper use of these things would also be appreciated.




I recently bought this type of torque wrench in monumento. The torque range is 40 to 140KN for the price of Php2,600. There's also for small range 5 to 50KN for the price of Php1,600. You can also check this out at ace hardware but the price is a little bit higher...HIH.

[bbn]

Thank you toinktoink for the information. Looks like I need to up my idea of what budget I'd need.

May I know what brand you bought? Why did you choose that particular brand? Is there anything special about using this type of torque wrench?

Sorry for so many questions, the last time I DIYed an engine was about 30 years ago.

[tatoski]

LNCC,

I think you will only require a regular socket wrench or even a box wrench (if it fits) and a spring scale. Place the end of the spring scale to the end of the socket wrench driver. Both axes should be at 90 degrees. I know this is crude but I know you'll use this once in a blue moon. Multiply moment arm with reading and you'll get the torque required.

I hope this helps.

[2diy4]

Hey, lncc, I suggest you buy the smaller capacity dial-type torque wrench, for your use. The beam type torque wrench will do for the bigger jobs.

I've only seen the click-type torque wrenches in some of the generic brands like Lotus, KYK etc, meaning Taiwan made. But these should do, since the wrench will not be in daily use.

[bbn]

Thanks guys.

Tato .. isn't that a little bit too DIY :)?

[tatoski]

Yup I agree. But if push comes to shove, pwede na yan. If you are shelling out a few thousand pesos for a tool that you'll use not often enough, then just borrow or have it done by another DIYer. Sayang yung tool. But go ahead. We'll be cracking open a few outboards. At least may mahihiraman na kami. Go!

[twisted]

share ko lang, last year i bought a 1/2"dr clicktype torque wrench 150ft/lb sa raon S-Ks ang brand. i think i was able to haggle it down to 1k or 1.1k. guys at raon kept pushing the sk brand, us daw kasi. i needed one so i bought it anyway, a real time saver especially when im doing under chassis upgrade;)

IMHO there's really no difference whether its a dial or clicktype. pareho lang naman yan nag memeasure ng torque. unless you need bigger ratings for torque. the dial types ive seen were usually rated up to 150ft/lb, but ive seen really long clicktypes with 150ft/lb and higher ratings.

[B2Bomber]

just thought this might help: http://philippines.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=retrieveTfg&Ntt=torque+wrench&Nr=AND%28avl%3aph%2csearchDiscon_ph%3aN%29&Ntk=I18NAll&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=4294857084&Ns=stockPolicy_ph%7c1%7c%7cnew_ph%7c1&Nty=1&binCount=36&No=25

[andrew28]

what brand of torque wrench that is reliable and under P2,000? and where can i buy it? thanks

[jarod]

Add some more and you could get a reputable SKS torque wrench from LYS/Yale in Recto. Yo may see their contact # in eyp.ph

[JayL]

what brand of torque wrench that is reliable and under P2,000? and where can i buy it? thanks

Bro ... please check your PM. I just sent you one.

Jay