torque-wrenchIf you are one of those automotive do-it-yourselfers then you probably own a torque wrench of some sort.  If you don’t own one it may be a good idea to purchase one.

 Torque wrenches definitely have their place in your toolbox.  Why, because they act as an insurance policy when working on different components.

 If you don’t know your own strength then you may run into that problem of over tightening and possibly stripping the threads of a bolt or bolt hole.  Worse yet; you can possibly twist a bolt off in the bolt hole.

 If you have a soft touch you may not get the bolts tight enough and they can work loose.

 Either way it’s going to create more work for you down the road.  I always dread having to drill out a busted off bolt, it can create a lot of problems if I don’t drill my hole directly into the center of the busted off bolt.

 By using a torque wrench we insure ourselves that the bolts or nuts are getting tightened to the proper specification.

 Torque wrenches measure torque in foot/ pounds.  There are smaller torque wrenches that measure torque in inch/ pounds.

 Foot/pounds are the most common measurement of torque and that’s the measurement you will encounter 95% of the time.

 The most common sizes of foot/pounds (ft/lbs) torque wrenches are 3/8” and 1/2” drive.

 3/8” drive torque wrenches range from 0-65 ft/lbs and the 1/2” drive range from 50-250 ft/lbs of torque.

 There are larger torque wrenches (3/4” and 1” drive) but you should never have to use anything larger than a 1/2” drive.

 Anytime you are repairing something that requires a torque value then it is important to follow the specified procedure, this way you do not risk voiding the manufactures warranty.

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