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Title: Torque Wrench?
Post by: 72vwtype2 on May 16, 2014, 02:47:04 PM

I am in the midst of rebuilding my Type 4 bus motor and need a torque wrench (I was using my buddies nice Snap On Torque wrench's, but he needed them back). I am considering buying a 3/8 drive Proto Torque wrench. KMS Tools has them on sale this month.

Any comments on it's quality?

I am not looking for a high end daily user, but do want one that I can rely on to use to build a motor or two a year.

Thanks

Title: Re: Torque Wrench?
Post by: Thomas on May 16, 2014, 04:11:34 PM

Proto is a good choice. I have used them for years and have always been happy. You can buy some lower quality ones like at Canadian Tire will also work OK but if you buy one of Proto quality you will have it for the rest of your life. Snap On are great but pricey for the back yard guy. Most people I know who use Snap On are automotive or heavy duty mechanics who use their tools everyday is where they make a difference. That's my opinion. Cheers Thomas

Title: Re: Torque Wrench?
Post by: owdlvr on May 16, 2014, 07:11:20 PM

The KMS one will be fine out of the box, should come with a calibration slip in the package. If you're really anal, have your wrench calibrated annually. Otherwise, do like most people and never worry about it :-)

-Dave

Title: Re: Torque Wrench?
Post by: gsun on May 16, 2014, 08:54:07 PM

Here is a way to calibrate on your own.

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?232615-How-to-perform-your-own-torque-wrench-calibration-testing

Or a simpler method but maybe not as accurate. Scroll down to near the bottom.

http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,47510.0.html

One important thing is to store the wrench at zero.