Craftsman beam type torque wrench on bearing caps?
#1
Craftsman beam type torque wrench on bearing caps?
I have a craftsman beam style torque wrench and bearing caps to install. Since it's all based on metal deflection and reading the pointer I'm not sure how it would be a problem but something feels really wrong about using a tool from Sears that cost under $30 on something important. Has anyone tried this, and am I worrying over nothing?
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#4
Actually the beam type was the most accurate, scroll down attached article for "ACCURACY", maybe not now with improved technology but the BEAM was king for a long time. The bottom line is that it doesn't matter how accurate the torque wrench is, without proper torque procedures, clean lubricated friction surfaces (threads/bolt heads), your engine could fail. I believe the factory coated fasteners in motor oil before installation. Good luck.
https://www.enginebuildermag.com/200...head-bolt-use/
https://www.enginebuildermag.com/200...head-bolt-use/
#5
I have an old Craftsman beam wrench that was my older brothers’ back when he rebuilt a Z1 motorcycle engine in the basement. I used it many times. The reason I got a click type wrench is because the beam wrench was difficult to read when using in an awkward position.
#7
Yup. Side note, clicker wrenches need to be used in a specific method to get repeatable results. It's easy to "power through" the click and get a higher final torque than intended.
Now, using a beam on >100ftlb torque bolts would be interesting, especially by yourself. Bracing the engine and yourself, lining up the pull, keeping it steady, AND squarely reading the gauge. I'd bust a few knuckles for sure.
Now, using a beam on >100ftlb torque bolts would be interesting, especially by yourself. Bracing the engine and yourself, lining up the pull, keeping it steady, AND squarely reading the gauge. I'd bust a few knuckles for sure.
#8
Yup. Side note, clicker wrenches need to be used in a specific method to get repeatable results. It's easy to "power through" the click and get a higher final torque than intended.
Now, using a beam on >100ftlb torque bolts would be interesting, especially by yourself. Bracing the engine and yourself, lining up the pull, keeping it steady, AND squarely reading the gauge. I'd bust a few knuckles for sure.
Now, using a beam on >100ftlb torque bolts would be interesting, especially by yourself. Bracing the engine and yourself, lining up the pull, keeping it steady, AND squarely reading the gauge. I'd bust a few knuckles for sure.
#10
Interesting, I did not know this. I have both and I have two click type torque wrenches. One read lower than the actual torque, it broke the rear main cap on my 403, thinking around 20 ft/lbs off. I need to put that one in the trunk for an emergency tire changer and make sure I don't use it on a motor again. The look the exact same but the cases are different.
#11
The torque checking tools are getting quite cheap now and are actually quite accurate. I use them to check the torque setting on the wrench when doing anything critical.
e.g.:
http://a.co/d/8Dl1YiG
e.g.:
http://a.co/d/8Dl1YiG
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