Recommend me a socket set

Post by **Lude-dude** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:47 pm

yeah click type,..

torqued down the rocker which promptly worked loose before

Post by **4thgenphil** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:59 pm

Is ratty the hulk?

Post by **Donald** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:16 pm

I think it comes down to how you use them.

Remember my racing-snake-self broke one of your SnapOn gadgets

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:30 pm

Donald wrote:I think it comes down to how you use them.

Remember my racing-snake-self broke one of your SnapOn gadgets

that's the difference between BHP and torque right there

Post by **Donald** » Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:47 pm

I'm taking that as a compliment.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:37 am

Vtecmec wrote:
Lude-dude wrote:bought a torque wrench, don't think it was very accurate
Was it the click type? I've had about 5 of various brands and never trusted them, I use a beam type now which seems much better.

I was always taught that the Beam type are indeed meant to be more accurate. I can't get on with them though tbh and they can't always be used in confined spaces (can't see them etc.)

Click type are absolutely fine if you get a decent one. Mine's about 20 years old now and it wasn't a mega expensive one back then, but I tested it at work about 2 years ago against our calibrated torque meters and it was surprisingly good. A bit out low down the scale, but very accurate further up. Either way, perfectly good enough for everyday motor mechanic stuff.

It's getting long in the tooth now though and I would like to get a new one, keeping my eyes peeled for a decent one at fair money and nothing turning up - all the decent ones are expensive and the cheap ones are definitely crap...

Post by **Lude-dude** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:28 am

I agree

worth shelling out for decent one, just so your good work don't go to waste

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:30 am

I have a rolson one. Its never been used

Cutz · Post by **Cutz** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:11 pm

Lude-dude wrote:yeah click type,..

torqued down the rocker which promptly worked loose before

You need a very low range torque wrench to do rocker cover nuts as theyre only 9lb/ft. I.e. You want a wrench that covers 0-20lb/ft.

Most of the time the wrenches can't register low torque if theyre at the bottom end of their range.

I generally use 3 different torque wrenches of varying sizes to cover me up to 140lb/ft...if I need anything bigger I borrow it.

If you check out ebay USA, you can pick up snap on torque wrenches for sod-all...all parts are covered under their lifetime warranty and all you then need to do is get them calibrated for about £50 each.

A few torque wrench tips for anyone that doesn't know:
Always set your wrench back to 0lb/ft when you're finished.
Never undo a nut/bolt with a torque wrench.
Make sure you have space to "click" the wrench properly (3 ratchet clicks).
Always push the wrench from right at the bottom (end of handle).

Im sure most of know this but for those that dont, follow the tips above to get the torque as close as poss

Post by **Donald** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:26 pm

Or:

http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/honda-p ... 12546.html