need a good torque wrench

If you do much work on newer cars you might want to consider

an inch pounds wrench also. Lots of "plastic" parts (intakes, valve covers), or aluminum bolts (made to shear in an impact). Got a Craftsman 5 to 120 inch pound Micrometer-Type and have used it several times on my GP.
 
bretfraz said:
I have a Craftsman 1/2" drive torque wrench just like Steve's. I agree completely - for a shadetree mechanic a Craftsman is excellent. A pro quality wrench is best if you rebuild motors or something but beyond that, they're overkill.



I also have a Husky 3/8" drive wrench in inch pounds. I find I use that one often for work on lawnmowers or other small engine equipt. There are gonna be times you need a wrench that can torque to a spec under 25 ft lbs so an inch lb wrench is worth having. Again, no need to go off the hook for one. Mine cost me about $45.00 at Home Despot.
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ditto, I have a big 1/2" with ft-lbs and a smaller (about 10") 3/8" drive in in-lbs.
 
Craftsman torque wrenches are pretty accurate and have good prices. One thing to remember is there accuracy specs esp. when deciding on which ones you need (see your car's manual for torque specifications - brake, wheels, oil/diff. plugs etc.).
 
Rightlane I'd say the problem is the Compressor. It's too small to provide the volume and air pressure needed. Impact tools

use alot of "air"quickly.
 
It releases the tension on the spring. By not returning it to zero, you can cause the spring to stretch, weaken or lose tension which will effect it's accuracy.
 
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