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| Best torque wrench for engine work
So I own a clicker style torque wrench (paid around $60 from Lordco) but wondering whats the reliability of these in terms of how often I need to get it calibrated vs margin of error. I haven't used it too often (several oil changes, oil filter housing *re-install and valve cover *re-install) but I'm wondering if I haven't used it in several months would I need to get it calibrated?
I've also read that the beam style torque wrenches don't need calibration (except of course the facet that you need to be facing it directly to get a reading).
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I use the click style. unless you have a nice torque wrench calibrating could cost as much as you paid for the wrench.
When we send our wrenches for calibration, the certificate comes back with an expiry of 1 year.
Just store the thing slacked off, never loosen off bolts with it, and don't drop it and you should be good for a couple years with it. Then just buy another cheapo one.
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father has a mastercraft or something from like 40 years ago that is still perfect to use, when I was shopping for tools for him as a present, I did a lot of reading and apparently they're still considered one of the nicest torque wrenches
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i have a mastercraft maximum 20-250 that ive had for about 5 years. its still calibrated, and works well. they go on sale for like 75% off every now and then and they are a great buy at that price point.
dont use it as a breaker bar, dont undo bolts with it, leave it all the way backed out, and dont keep tightening after it clicks, and it should last a long time for a regular guy. my mastercraft came in a case and it stays in the case on the shelf when not in use.
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^ those tech angle ones  definitely the best ones in the game, but you're looking at $500+.
Personally, I'm using the 3/8 torque wrench from mastercraft I purchased at 50% off, but when I need to set torque to yield bolts I'll be borrowing a snap on wrench..  https://store.snapon.com/TechAngle-1...--P759379.aspx | |
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I bought a whole set of Tekton ones off Amazon.ca and they work great. Free shipping too https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...ch%2Caps%2C198 | |
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+1 for the mastercraft maximum torque wrench. It's honestly good for all your at home needs.
Also, why are you torquing an oil drain plug? Lol.
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Originally Posted by Pidish +1 for the mastercraft maximum torque wrench. It's honestly good for all your at home needs.
Also, why are you torquing an oil drain plug? Lol. | LOL no oil filter (25 nm) 
I just need something accurate for when I do my vanos, I ended up picking up a second 3/8 inch drive beam torque wrench since my lordco click wrench is 1/2 inch and really long
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Most reliable torque wrenches are the beam style as long as you don't damage it. I've used the beam torque wrench to check my other torque wrenches before
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