88k5blazin
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Im looking for a torque wrench in inn lbs to use for adjusting pinion preload and I can't find a beam style that will measure 10 inch lbs. Any suggestions
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where are the torque wrenchs
- Thread starter 88k5blazin
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I used one once (never bought one) but it was a freind who used to be a bicycle mechanic. Might check some of the bike shops
How much are you looking to spend? The dial type are MUCH easier to use than the beam type.
Me personally, I have all Snap-on torque wrenches and wouldn't own any other brand. I currently have 6 different ones that range from 0 in/lbs to 600 ft/lbs.
Me personally, I have all Snap-on torque wrenches and wouldn't own any other brand. I currently have 6 different ones that range from 0 in/lbs to 600 ft/lbs.
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
I didn't want to spend the extra money on the dial type but I may to if that's all I can find. Is 150 gonna get me a decent dial type?
EBAY 
fmstruck
1/2 ton status
A deflecting beam wrench can be had for 50-60 bucks off ebay. Something like that would be sufficient for what you're doing. Sears doesn't have anything on the shelf?
Here is one on e-bay, IIRC Precision is/was sold by Snap-on. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TORQ...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4cf580ce51
Here is a Snap-on, more expensive but a "buy it now" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2c5a62a897
Here's yet another one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arms...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item483f3ce518
And another. http://cgi.ebay.com/JS-TECHNOLOGY-G...QitemZ310297205287QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0
Trust me when I say it is MUCH EASIER to use a dial type over a beam type for what you're needing to use it for.
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
Sears didn't have anything that measured that low but that had some dial types in the catalog. Ebay looks like my best bet
It hasn't been mentioned here, but all the guys who are recommending Ebay ALWAYS have these wrenches recalibrated before use.
Just FYI
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
Where would u take it to calibrate itit
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
you definately want a dial type for rolling resistance on the pinion preload.
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
Would I be able to use the same one when changing king pins aswell?
King pins? A king pin requires 600 ft/lbs....you are buying a wrench for 10 in pounds.....
So definitely not.
But, a torque wrench isn't really needed on king pins. Putting approx. 100lbs of force on a 6' bar will get you close, or 200lbs force on a 3' bar.
So definitely not.
But, a torque wrench isn't really needed on king pins. Putting approx. 100lbs of force on a 6' bar will get you close, or 200lbs force on a 3' bar.
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
I though I read somewhere that there was something inside that needed to be torqued similar to a pinion preload. I may have miss read something ill have to double check
I have the CDI #301LDIN. It's the company that makes the torque wrenches for snap on. You can get that one here for less than $140 brand new.
http://www.toolsource.com/301ldin-torque-wrench-dial-type-p-90829.html
Don't pay extra for it to say snapon, it's the same thing. In fact, mine came in a plastic case that had "a Snap-On company" written on it. Made in USA.
http://www.toolsource.com/301ldin-torque-wrench-dial-type-p-90829.html
Don't pay extra for it to say snapon, it's the same thing. In fact, mine came in a plastic case that had "a Snap-On company" written on it. Made in USA.
big boy for 600 ft/lb
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
yup, I've got the 1/4 dial, 3/8 1/2 snappy splitbeam, 3/4 for 600ftlbs in my service truck. at the shop we;ve got a snappy to 1000ftlbs and 3 different pneumatic torque wrenches for headbolts on the big bore engines. but the 3:1 and 4:1 are indespensible for make 2800-3500ftlbs torque on the heads of mudpumps on drilling rigs. 
peekaboo - comin at ya at 15,000psi in an 8" pipe baby. now thats LIVELY when **** goes down
peekaboo - comin at ya at 15,000psi in an 8" pipe baby. now thats LIVELY when **** goes down
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
yup, I've got the 1/4 dial, 3/8 1/2 snappy splitbeam, 3/4 for 600ftlbs in my service truck. at the shop we;ve got a snappy to 1000ftlbs and 3 different pneumatic torque wrenches for headbolts on the big bore engines. but the 3:1 and 4:1 are indespensible for make 2800-3500ftlbs torque on the heads of mudpumps on drilling rigs.
peekaboo - comin at ya at 15,000psi in an 8" pipe baby. now thats LIVELY when **** goes down
Im gonna wager to say I could even lift those bigger ones you mention. I think ill stick to the tiny cdi wrench linked above.
DEMON44
Low-Tech Redneck
Ya get a 1/4" dial type Inch Lb'er and be on your way 
88k5blazin
1/2 ton status
i am about to order that cdi dial wrench linked above. two questions quickly. 1. should i go for the one that measures up to 75in lbs. are there other applications I may need this for. I can't think of anything but if someone could maybe list a few other things this could be used for that would be great. also Im looking at the 1/4 inch drive wrench and the socket i have for the 14b pinion nut is a 3/4 inch socket will adding the necessary adapter to fit the bigger socket affect the torque ratings Ive never seen a 1/4 inch socket that would be that large
