Torque adaptor

Mazza

Mazza

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Thinking of getting one of these as my torque wrench doesn’t cover the higher torque requirements.
Mine being the M44 1.9 , means I only need a wrench that will get to 330nm.

This one goes from 30 - 360 so I am tempted to get it

Anyone had any experiences with this type of unit?

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I'd be interested in hearing how you get on with it Malc if you do get one. is there one which goes higher?

Tony.
 
@DrWong put me onto these earlier today. There is a WRG6-600 which is 600nm but not made by Clarke’s (and there is one in the range that goes higher)
I may get the Clarke’s one as just found some reviews and none are negative. Plus it’s not like it will be used on a regular basis as in a garage environment.
 
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Thanks for the fabled excel list of torque values @Mazza !

@t-tony - there's one that measures from 10-1000Nm! :woot: (on Amazon here if you're interested). According to Mazza's list the biggest value needed for a 6 cylinder is 410Nm for the vibration damper bolts, so I need the 600Nm model.

Big appeal of these are they cover a range of values from small to large. The higher rated ones do cost significantly more (600Nm is £87:eek:) but prob still cheaper than buying separate wrenches to get the same coverage.

I've been reading about them on that there internet. No-one has a bad word to say about them and they appear more accurate/dependable than conventional wrenches.
 
If I were planning on torquing something up to 360Nm I would want a 3/4" drive and an extension bar, or a torque multiplier.

The main problem that I find is supporting the socket while I stand on the end of the bar. I usually use an axle stand.

How are you going to read the dial while you stand on the bar? Do you set it and it beeps?

I use a torque-wrench most of the time, but being a skinflint, I just use my body weight multiplied by distance from nut for hub nuts.
 
It has an audible alarm ? As do most modern Digital Torque tools.

Tony.
 
t-tony said:
WRG6-600 would be handy for "Hub nuts" , I bought an 1/2" impact in-line ratchet a few months ago to use with my 30" breaker bar. Handy for front suspension bolts, if they've never been out they can be Fairly tight.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AK737-Sealey-Tools-Ratchet-Adaptor-1-2-Sq-Drive-Breaker-Bars-Ratchet-Adaptors/152772508654?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Tony.
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On the basis that I need all the help I can get when doing car mechanics......just ordered the ratchet adaptor as link above, and the PRO238 digital torque adaptor. It will be interesting to test the settings on my 40year old Norbar torque wrench.
 
Interested to see how good this is. My torque wrench only goes to 120. I have a selection of 1/2” drive bars so this could work for head bolts, crank nuts etc.

Lee
 
We have 3 different size torque wrenches in work but even the larger one we use only goes to 330 nm not much use for front hub nut on a newer transit that goes to 500 nm
 
I've had the luxury of this fancy torque wrench for too long. Need to find a cheaper alternative.

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Lee said:
Interested to see how good this is. My torque wrench only goes to 120. I have a selection of 1/2” drive bars so this could work for head bolts, crank nuts etc.

Lee
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I’m sure I could be persuaded to let you test it out.....especially as I need to find someone with a press to push some bushes in for me when I do the rear beam :whistle::whistle:=))
 
Not sure about one that beeps at me, probably ignore it like with my phone.:confused:.....these modern day gadgets really get up my nose especially when it goes off in the toilet, takes all the pleasure away from the relief.:wacky:

Roy.:meh:
 
Arrived today and after reading instructions and working it out....in my case about an hour :whistle: !!!!!!,
tried it out on the wheel nuts.

Seems to do what it says. Backlight ok and buzzer audible although could be a bit louder.

Also received the ratchet adaptor, which I also tried out .....


Another couple of useful tools to add to my collection.
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Mazza said:
Arrived today and after reading instructions and working it out....in my case about an hour :whistle: !!!!!!,
tried it out on the wheel nuts.

Seems to do what it says. Backlight ok and buzzer audible although could be a bit louder.

Also received the ratchet adaptor, which I also tried out .....


Another couple of useful tools to add to my collection.
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Holy thread resurrection Mazzman!

How are you getting on with your torque widget @Mazza ? I've a very specific question about your Clarke model - does it allow you track how much torque you're applying from zero all the way to 360Nm, i.e. so you can see the numbers from zero increase as you apply force?

I know it's labelled a 30-360Nm model. But p.6 of the manual online suggests 30Nm is just the lower limit of the audible alert ("the value chosen [for the audible alert] must be at least 10% of the maximum capacity [i.e. 360Nm]")

Asking because I have a little coolant leak and will prob need a torque wrench to do up some delicate thermostat or water pump bolts (not investigated yet!). Be good to know if the Clarke can also do lower torque values as it does the highest values out of the (vaguely reputable) models on t'interwebs.

Thanks muchly in advance:thumbsup:
 
To be honest....can’t remember.....but will have a play with it tomorrow and let you know.

The Torque setting for the bolts for both thermostat and water pump is 10Nm

I used my small torque wrench when I did mine and 10Nm is almost the lowest setting on it
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You are always welcome to borrow it.
 
Thanks Mazza, much appreciated. I need to bite the bullet and buy my own though haha. If you're not really using the Clarke widget and want to sell it on, then let me know as I think I've convinced myself to get one now.!
 
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