Posted by Dave H (MI) on November 02, 2009 at 10:28:07 from (205.188.116.73):
In Reply to: Re: Torque wrenches posted by ScottyHOMEy on November 02, 2009 at 09:59:53:
Hi Scotty! I was just about to buy one of the Microtorks when I read the online reviews. 45 responses and the vast majority negative. I guess there is a plastic locking ring which can break in a heartbeat. All negative responses were regarding that ring. Wouldn't mind a beam type like Jim and Rich mentioned but the only one in the catalog has a max 75 fp rating and I need 150. So I am currently looking at their professional torque wrenches. No on-line reviews for these so I guess I use my own judgement. As much as I respect the opinion of TV, and I have immense respect for the opinion of TV, I cannot afford the $400 price tag on a new Snap-On. Looks like the 30-150 fp range of the one half inch drive (haven't seen it yet but I am pretty sure the one nut will want a half inch socket) Craftsman pro model will fit my needs. But at $180 plus tax I feel the need to consult the missus before I head into town. She may require me to visit the rental center. :-(
I have two spots to torque. One is a 3 pt lift arm that is dripping oil and has to be tightened on the inside of the axle trumpet to 150 fp. The other is the axle trumpet bolts which require 45 fp. Don't care to buy two wrenches today so I am looking to cover the spread. Be glad when this little tractor is out of the shop! Like to see if I can get the Loboy running before the weather and work put me out of the tractor repair biz. I thought this would be a quick one so I pulled it inside the door and put it up on stands. Five weeks later, mostly thanks to lousy health, it is still sitting there while the MTA, B, and my '76 Chevy are still sitting outside in the weather waiting to get in. I am inching closer but have to leave for Chicago in two days so thinking it will be another week before I wrap it. Did get it to start consistently, though, and now that the brakes and the leaks are repaired I should be able to fine-tune the carb and get a blade on her for winter...hopefully. She owes me a little work in return for all this TLC. Sure appreciate everybody's replies!
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