Torque wrench

jscap99 · 07-22-2007, 04:33 PM

I'm interested in getting a torque wrench to be used on minibikes. Would a 20-$25 one be good enough? It would not see every day use. They sell them cheap at harbour freight.

**joshhoward** · 07-22-2007, 06:33 PM

Ive never bought a cheep torque wrench. Spend the extra $25 and get a craftsman. Are you going to use it for the engine or the bike? If for the engine make sure to get an inch pound wrench.

Josh

**Oldsalt** · 07-22-2007, 09:35 PM

jscap. You probably need an inch/lb. torque wrenck. But I don't believe a beam type is easy to find anymore. A couple opf years ago I went out to buy one. Was told at Sears that all they now sell is the "click type". Then I found a used beam type inch/lb. wrench and bought it. Don't mess with the click type unless you have no choice. There are a few things that make them less desireable than a beam type.

jesse8931 · 07-23-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jscap99

I'm interested in getting a torque wrench to be used on minibikes. Would a 20-$25 one be good enough? It would not see every day use. They sell them cheap at harbour freight.

you will regret it the first time you bust your knuckles

jscap99 · 07-23-2007, 05:55 PM

What length should it be for use on small engines? What size drive?

**Oldsalt** · 07-23-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jscap99

What length should it be for use on small engines? What size drive?

Probably 3/8" deive. An inch/pound wrench that will go to 600 in/lb torque will be adaquate for anything you are likely to find on a mini. [600 devide by 12 inches = 50 foot/pounds]. I have a beam type that was made in Taiwan. It has been checked in an inspection lab and is acceptably accurate. A click type is not a good choice especially for occational use. They are easy to set wrong and a number of other problems. Keep It Simple.

65ShelbyClone · 07-28-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldsalt

But I don't believe a beam type is easy to find anymore. A couple opf years ago I went out to buy one. Was told at Sears that all they now sell is the "click type".

Huh, that's weird. The Sears here has both beams and clickers. The beam wrenches were around $30 IIRC.

I wouldn't touch anything "precision" at Harbor Freight with a ten foot pole.

EDIT: http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/subca...ndicator=false

**Oldsalt** · 07-29-2007, 12:53 AM

It's not weird, it's Walla Walla. It's a wonder that we even have a Sears here. You say a beam inch/lb. for $30? There would be no reason to by the Harbor Freight item if a reasonable one is availabe at Sears.

jesse8931 · 07-29-2007, 11:03 PM

i got this one
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...seBVCookie=Yes
its nice it works and it was free

65ShelbyClone · 07-30-2007, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldsalt

It's not weird, it's Walla Walla. It's a wonder that we even have a Sears here. You say a beam inch/lb. for $30? There would be no reason to by the Harbor Freight item if a reasonable one is availabe at Sears.

That's what I'm saying! $5 more for a lifetime warranty from Sears and IMO a better wrench.