Fluid Changes without torque wrench

[IR Rick]

thats a good point ya should have one in both as hd does flip flop a ton

I pickup the Snap-on Ditagl 3/8s, it nice to have the Nns tq,,
You will fine you will use the Tq Wench more then you think,
I use it on every faster on the bike

 

[bigcletus]

Thanks Guys..I'm good to go...a 3/8 it is...

I'm looking at a Husky 3/8 from Home depot..any opinions on this one ??

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Home Depot one is okay, at least as good quality as the Harbor Freight ones, at about 1/3 more in price. As always, Smitty is correct as far as "seasoned veterans" knowing that you tighten drain plugs and low torque items one or 1 1/2 castellation tighter once the fastener contacts the base surface.

 

[Slowrider]

Also, might want to go with "in-lbs" vs. "ft-lbs" b/c most of the routine items you'll work on are lighter torque value. You can always up-convert in to ft lbs, if necessary.

Using the inch / Lbs. setting on a Ft / Lbs TQ wrench can be a problem, cracked case, stripped threads etc. :newsmile055:

Here is an online calculator to help.

Torque Equivalents - Conversion Calculator - For more than 100,000 psi Material Calculator - Equivalents Calculator - Engineers Edge

 

[cedarbrook63]

Have a look at these:

Torque Wrench Suggestions - Harley Davidson Community

I bought these following Glider's recom and imported them to UK. Very glad I did - they are very nice tools and well below the price of Snap-on. Snap-on is the Rolls Royce of tools but with the price tag to go with it.

I a newbie but learning and I've already used these wrenches quite a bit.

Good luck and ride safe.

 

[BUBBIE]

Thanks Guys..I'm good to go...a 3/8 it is...

I'm looking at a Husky 3/8 from Home depot..any opinions on this one ??

I have used HUSKY tools for years and they work great and on my older husky tools the finish is still in NEW shape and the wrenches n sockets STILL fit tight.


Signed....BUBBIE

 

[whatyardwork]

Husky needle type torque wrench will be just fine.Biggest reason for failure of any torque wrench is either its used to losen bolts or its stored under preset tension.

Always 0 out your torque wrench after using.You can also calculate inch lbs. to foot lbs pretty easily..12 inch lbs = 1 ft lb.

 

[ironmark]

I never used a tourqe wrench for oil changes , I just tighten the drain plugs and all is good .

 

[shaker]

Cheap insurance, especially if you're new to this. Over time you'll get to know how much is enough.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Nice thing about my Snap On Torque wrenches is they have NM and Ft Lbs on the scale, I have total of 4 wrenches all with different scales and ranges from 25 in lbs to half inch flex head to 250 ft lbs, remember to wind the torque to zero when done and u are good to go