| Re: [GMCnet] hub bolt torque [message #76333] |
Thu, 11 March 2010 11:20  |
Steven Ferguson
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Registered: May 2006
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Jay,
Yes, in some applications (Milspec comes to mind) calibration is
necessary. I think for this application you will be OK with a used
one. I have several, including a mechanical one and I test them
occasionally against each other. They are always within 5-10 lb ft of
torque. That's good enough for me. You want the one that goes to 250
ft lbs. It will have more uses on the GMC than one limited to 100 ft
lbs.
I love pawn shops. Better than Ebay if you know what you're looking for.
On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Jay Rabe <jayrabe@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Steve,
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> OK, that's what I was thinking too. And you've answered the next question, but please confirm, regarding which model/size to get. You're saying I need one that can go to 250 ft-lb? Northern Tool has a 1/2" for $40 but it only goes to 150 ft-lb. Harbor Freight has a 1/2" for $100 that goes to 250. Never thought about trying pawn shops, but I'll do that. On used torque wrenches, can they get out of calibration?
> Thanks,
>
> J "becoming a quasi auto mechanic at least in my tool collection" Rabe
> 76 Palm Beach
> Portland, OR
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>> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:34:12 -0700
>> From: botiemad11@gmail.com
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] hub bolt torque
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>> Jay,
>> I doubt that you'll be able to feel 250 ft lbs of torque. Best buy
>> the wrench and get it over with. There is more than one pair of
>> fasteners on the GMC that will require you to use that wrench. You
>> can save some money by first checking pawn shops. Excellent men's
>> malls.
>>
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