Torque Wrench?

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spwild47

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I am buying my first torque wrench have no idea what to get for use with snowmobiles..


Tell me what to get..
 
I was wondering the same thing. I saw a post from Nicko from a couple years ago. People were recommending Craftsman as an affordable torque wrench and said there aren't many bolts above 25 ft. lbs. on a sled. Looks like you can get them for about $100. I need to buy one in the next couple of weeks as well.
 
I have a medium size Snap-on. It is an inch-pound unit, I like that better than ft-lb for doing engine work, seems more accurate.
 
the micrometer style is ok, but just remember to back off the torque setting to below the lowest setting, to save wear and tear on the spring. the split beam style doesn't need to be backed down when stored. i personally like the micrometer style more, as i like how the handle gives away, once the pre-set torque is acheived. stay away from the china/taiwan stuff. FYI, the craftsman, SK, and the ATD micrometer torque wrenches are the same. i have the SK's and like them. i would suggest a torques wrench that starts at 10ft-lbs and maxs at 100ft-lbs and then i would suggest another torque wrench that maxs at 250 in-lbs for the lighter duty work, like intake bolts, coolant rail bolts, etc.
 
i picked a a cornwell 3/8 electronic one. 5-100ft/lbs & in/lbs & NM & some other measurement?

i 'd say don't cheap out when buying a torque wrench. get a name brand one.
 
craftsman makes good torque wrenches been using them for over 40 years always remember to back off when done you can get them in newtons & foot lbs on the same wrench
 
only thing i reccomend is a 3/8" drive one as most 1/2" drive ones cannot bet set low enough for most sled work. heck we use a cheap beam style one from canadian tire. every time i have double checked it it has been right on every time.
 
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