finally got a torque wrench

[Drifz1]

so how do i use it ? lol i have a good idea how to set it, will it click when im at the torque i set? its a 3/8" clarke cost 14.99 i know for the price it prolly aint great but i only want to do my clutch with it lol (i know ill use it for alot of other stuff)

 

[Paulie B]

The handle should have a screw in or out adjusting mechanism with numbers that show through a window.
They will be in foot pounds, inch pounds, or newton meters.
You match the number on the wrench with the recommended torque setting in the book, tighten it until it clicks and thats it.
You may have to convert some ratings when they are taking in a different standard ie inch pounds to newton meters but thats no big deal.
Also sometimes things like a cylinder head will call for 'step torquing'.
All that means is you have to tighten all the bolts down partially then add more torque to the wrench and tighten them all down again
and so on until you reach the full recommended torque rating.
Sounds complicated but it's really not.
A torque wrench is an investment everyone should have especially if you work on the motor yourself.

 

[JonS]

paulie is right. if you do your own work then it's great investment. i have been putting off getting one for the longest. might as well ante up i guess.

 

[Drifz1]

thanks guys i learned how to use it! the only problem i noticed is there is no lb there is kps and inch pounds! so how do i convert inch pound tos ft/lb?

 

[Drifz1]

nevermind i judt figured it out lol

 

[darederek]

divide them by 12... or multiply inch lbs by 12

 

[Drifz1]

i figured it out! thanks anyway man!

 

[Drifz1]

so i wanna torque a bolt to 7.2 lbs ( 84 or 86 ft/lb cant remember) and the lowest is 120 ???

 

[sheeblast]

no way that is 120ft-lbs. what is the type of wrench you got?

 

[mmajay]

U will need a foot LB and inch to really cover all your bases.

 

[Kgibson]

Looks like the side your showing is inch pounds. The other side will be the ft lbs

 

[sheeblast]

so i wanna torque a bolt to 7.2 lbs ( 84 or 86 ft/lb cant remember) and the lowest is 120 ???

7.2 is ft-lbs, or 86in-lbs. what bolt/nut are you trying to do?

 

[Drifz1]

no way that is 120ft-lbs. what is the type of wrench you got?

thats the inch/pound side ... its a cheap "clarke" one

 

[Drifz1]

Looks like the side your showing is inch pounds. The other side will be the ft lbs

the other side says:
(m kps)
m kgp ...
do ye want a pic of that side to?

 

[Drifz1]

7.2 is ft-lbs, or 86in-lbs. what bolt/nut are you trying to do?

clutch on my yfz....... the lowest in-lbs is 120!

 

[sheeblast]

that sounds correct for the wrench. some dont go too low.

 

[Kgibson]

Here is a converter Foot-Pounds to Inch-Pounds Conversion Calculator looks like the lowest yours goes is 10 ft lbs

 

[Drifz1]

thanks gibson! rep (cough lol ) so this wrench aint any good for me? i cant return it either as my parents got it in england as a present for me!"

 

[sheeblast]

you are torque the clutch springs down?
i have never used a torque wrench for those. just a small drive and tighten till it is stiff.

 

[Drifz1]

and the clutch cover!