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torque wrench
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 2:06 pm
by stuupnorth
hi all
looking to replace my old torque wrench
what should the torque range needed for the Morris?
and any suggestions on which would be best ??
cheers
Stu
Re: torque wrench
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:13 pm
by les
I would go for a known make, something like Britool. The range to cover is quite large and my thinking, for accuracy, is one to cover up to say 50ft lbs. Another to take care of the higher torques. I’m not sure the ones that cover the whole range can be as accurate. Well that’s my opinion.
Re: torque wrench
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 3:20 pm
by philthehill
What torque wrench do you already have?
If it is a good make it may be better than any new torque wrench.
You can get your torque wrench re-calibrated which may be cheaper than buying a new good quality torque wrench.
The required torque range for the Minor can be found at the head of the technical/mechanical section.
You may have to get more than one (1/2" & 3/8" drive) especially if you want to correctly torque the lower values.
Make sure that there is a certificate of conformity with the new torque wrench.
In my case I have a Britool 1/2" drive torque wrench (had it from new), a Draper 1/2" drive (bought for torqueing up the crankshaft pulley on a Landrover), a Sealy 3/8" drive and two Sturtevant Richmont 1/2" drive torque wrenches which have a special end fitment for their own sockets etc.
Both of the Sturtevant Richmont are used for very low torque settings.