Has anyone ever had to torque something in in/lbs, instead of ft/lbs??

Here's another yep answer. I have a ft./lbs. torque wrench and an in./lbs. torque wrench. Although I use the ft./lbs. wrench the most, there're times when you need the in./lbs. wrench.

 

Well, OK.............as long as snatch was involved!

BTW, I prefer my in/lb wrench in 1/4" drive, less tool to fumble with for low value applications.

 

That one bolt on a caddy 472/500 water pump is where I discovered in/lbs was not a typo...

 

Sure have.

 

Like Flying A above I use it in setting rotation torque in rear end pinion settings and all the light torque bolts in engine building. I like the snapon dial torque wrenches and have the calibration checked every couple of years just to be sure.

 

Can anyone recommend a decent quality inch lb tq wrench?

like under 100 clams?
thanks.

 

Harbor Freight if you have one nearby, AND before the Flak starts: I own 2, and they are calibrated annualy. (Im an A&P). The calibration rep said the click-stops from HF are MECHANICALLY as good as any. Just don't have a smooth,fine finish. Mine are over 15 years old.

 

thanks..
I saw that... but the range is 20-200 inch lb.

I would like something lower than 20


but for 20 bucks I might pick it up anyway..

 

harbor freight has inexpensive inch pound clickers .............

 

for home hobby use HF click wrench in inch pounds is fine & I also have a proto bar ft pound & a craftsman click in ft pounds.