Philip,
get one that clicks, they are usually around $25.
It is a good think to have, but by the time you have done some work on
your car and gotten a feel for you car, the built-in torque wrench in your
elbow will be accurate enough for most things (not engine work).
Ulix
On Tue, 16 Jun 1998, Philip Hubbard wrote:
> A quick couple of questions about torque wrenches.
>
> A necessity? Specifically, I'm doing front end suspension, rotors, wheel
> bearings and I am seeing torque settings. How bad is it if I just "tighten
> 'em up good"? :)
>
> Assuming I should just get the torque wrench - is the micrometer type the
> only way to fly or are those with the rod/scale ok as well. They seem to
> be much cheaper, but they seem a little flimsy. Anyone have any personal
> experience with them?
>
> Thanks mucho.
>
> Philip
> Burgundy 1974 Midget
>
Ulix __/__,__
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