I'm looking for a 3/8", 0-30 in/lb dial indicator torque wrench. It's really the only way to determine an accurate pinion preload.
There is really nothing on ebay right now, so I've come here. If anyone knows of one for sale, any leads, could you please let me know. I'd even rent it from a member if I could.
The fool I am, I had this exact, perfect condition, Snap On Torqueometer back in 07 when I built my first 12 bolt. Thinking I'd never need it again, I sold it (mind you, for more than I paid) on ebay.
I also scrapped all the little jigs and stuff I made for the job...
Just thought I'd ask...
Cheers, Mark
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
....just my 2 cents , but I like the clicker type wrench better. Don't have to look at the dial especially if you are off angle twisting yourself. Just set the torque and pull till your hear the click. Really great for doing head bolts. Available at Princess , c-tire and other stores.
....just my 2 cents , but I like the clicker type wrench better. Don't have to look at the dial especially if you are off angle twisting yourself. Just set the torque and pull till your hear the click. Really great for doing head bolts. Available at Princess , c-tire and other stores.
x2 used the Princess Auto wrench on head bolts as well.........like the click, seems more accurate...no issues after 8 months.
I think the only problem with the click type is that when setting pinion preload you want to be able to read the preload while rotating. Mark, could you use a 1/4" dial indicator torque wrench with a 1/4-3/8 adaptor. Think the 1/4" is more common with inch pounds.
Yes Jim, a 1/4 with the adapters would work. Maybe it was actually a 1/4" that I had back when.
No expert, but like said, you really need the dial type to get a good measure of pinion preload. There is no real way around it, I've seen some guys try a fish scale on a 12" bar, but I wouldn't trust it. Even the bar deflection type can be difficult to read when spinning. A click type will click on breakaway torque, and you could have a reading significantly lower than needed on run, which is really not good. A small scale in the 0-30 in/lb range on the dial is best as well. The measurement is so sensitive that top builders always just use a small amount of oil on the bearings, and never use grease.
Imop, as far a getting it right, pinion preload seems to be on par with pattern. So I want to get it right.
Cheers, Mark
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Mark: Worth a try
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Love to see all of that suspension stuff going in....
