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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4710  
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Has anybody used something like this and if so what are your opinions?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_...OA6URNN0L9 1982 88" 2.25 diesel 1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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19th Dec 2016 10:32am |
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| DonH2000 Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: North Kent Posts: 551  
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Looks like a good idea but I would be concerned about how they are calibrated.
My experience of digital tyre pressure guages tells me that they can vary a lot, so how do know if they are accurate enough for the job that you are doing. Cheers Don. |
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19th Dec 2016 11:01am |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1763 
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Same price as a half decent torque wrench, I'd go for the wrench any day!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_...que+wrench |
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20th Dec 2016 12:00am |
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| MGCarr Member Since: 18 Nov 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 59 
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The first one the page is available from Machine Mart and they claim quite high levels of accuracy for it. I must admit to being tempted by it as a supplement to my conventional torque wrench as there are times that the length of it just will not fit.
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20th Dec 2016 12:49am |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4710
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Thanks for the replies. I just need something for occasional use, i.e. the oil filter housing on the Puma, sump plug and very occasionally wheel nuts. I did think of the calibration issue but I suppose it will be within reasonable limits on any digital unit. I have borrowed a traditional torque wrench in the past but found it a little cumbersome to use and as I was not used to it and found it hard to set it correctly. I was just curious as to peoples experiences with and opinions on the digital equivalent. Many thanks. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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20th Dec 2016 11:50am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17452 
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^^^ Common sense is a lot cheaper than a torque wrench for all those applications, and just as good.
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20th Dec 2016 1:18pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4710
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I've been doing the oil filter housing and sump plug by hand and have not had a problem. Once it's tight and not leaking I leave it. I check them regularly after this and once there are no signs of oil I assume all is as it should be. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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20th Dec 2016 1:51pm |
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| JustFX Member Since: 10 Nov 2016 Location: Mendip Hills Posts: 190 
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As someone with a bit of knowledge of torque (Calibration Engineer).
To meet the BS standards (BS6789:2003) the tolerances given for torque equipment are either 6% or 4% depending on the type of tool and the range it's being used. Generally <10Nm>10Nm = 4%. The Digital unit above would no doubt come under Type 1 Class C so expect it to be within 4%. I wouldn't rely on torque equipment as I have seen more bolts stripped due to the "It hasn't gone click yet". It is a tool or aid if you prefer. It's handy to achieve consistent results for example when doing the cylinder head. It isn't until you actually get to have a go with a torque analyser then you begin to understand how important posture and positioning is when trying to get consistent results within tolerance. Too fast and it will go click and you then it moves a little and you go over then too much angle and you get a low reading. Then there is the point where you apply the force to wrench. Then you have to ask how many times has this bolt been used? Is there oil or grease on the bolt that would affect the torque. Its a rabbit hole that you can get lost down. BTW the industry uses Norbar (can be found as Halfords Pro), Britool, and Torqeleader. If I was to be buying torque kit then I would look for Norbar Wrenches, A few torque drivers from Torqeleader, and a dial wrench for finding out how tight that bolt was done up. If I wanted to be sad about it I would then also buy a Torque Clock for checking wrenches on before I did anything. |
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20th Dec 2016 8:10pm |
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