If you've never had the pleasure, I have a Matco 3/8" drive that is 5-75
ft/lbs.  Extra light touch, very nice.....she's a good wench....
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
> Reply-To: Bradley Flubacher <flubach@HOME.COM>
> Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:34:33 -0500
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Torque Wench
>
> I couldn't agree more. I feel that a torque wrench is a MUST for any engine
> work...  let alone wheel bearings, etc.
>
> Brad
>
> On Tuesday 27 November 2001 20:12, Sudhir Desai wrote:
>>> Never used a torque wrench. I am methodical in the
>>> sense that I tighten the
>>> bolts until I feel the metal stretch. It is not
>>> "pumping iron", more like
>>> tuning a musical instrument. One reason German
>>> metallurgy is so great, you
>>> can feel the metal stretch. This is one of the
>>> pleasures of engine work.
>>
>> um... i would like to have a couple stern words with
>> whomever feels it is unnecessary to use a torque
>> wrench... you can get a crapsman one for about 50
>> bucks, and a top 'o the line snap-on for about 160.
>> this is still a very light price to pay compared with
>> what would happen if you over tightened the bolt and
>> caused a thread to start to strip.. which would then
>> make nice work out of your block..
>>
>>
>> =====
>> Sudhir Desai
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