Re: Chrome Head Nuts Stripping

Posted by PackardV8 On 2010/8/21 15:17:41

I hesitate to add the following but will anyway:

The 'clicker' , preset or so called micomenter torque wrenches are primarily for mass production or high volumn work such as in dealerships where mechanics are working on commision and quite frankly don't realy give a shit. Get it torques up FAST to get onto the next job. It's someone elses car.

For custom engine work the old bending bar type are best EVEN if off by 5 pounds. It allows for rather ez torquing 10 to 15 pounds ata time thru out the sequence of bolt pattern.

The clicker type wrenches also have rather large head on them so they are not applicable to tight spaces.

The clicker type are strictly for production "close enuf for rock'n roll" type work or for the shop that just needs a lot of that Snap-On chrome for bragging rights or to impress a girl scout troop on a field trip thru the shop.