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Speaking of torque wrenches...

Big Ray

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How or where does one get them calibrated? Haven't used the since I traded off the Harley, they've been in the garage for 11 years! lol

Figure if I'm going to use them they need to be accurate. They are Craftsman click type wrenches...
 
Don’t know where (maybe your local Snap-on truck), but you could check the accuracy yourself to get an idea how close it is to being correct. Since torque is measured in ft*lbs (or feet times pounds) you can simply apply a known weight at a known distance and it should equal the torque setting on your wrench or when you hear the click. So if you take a 50 lb weight and hang it from a rope 1.5 feet from the center of where the socket attaches, you should get a reading of 75 ft*lbs (1.5*50). Of course you need to make sure the handle of the wrench is parallel with the ground to do this. And always make sure to set your non-electronic torque wrenches back to zero when you’re finished using them so they stay accurate longer.
 
Find a precision tool calibrating place.
They are all over. They will do them for around 40 bucks. I have mine done every couple of years.
 
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