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Hello everyone.
I'm in the middle of trying to tech my self more about engine re-building.
I'm adding to my tool collection and looking for a few different bit's.
There are some that I'm a bit unsure of and are hoping that someone here might be able to help me out before I hand over money.
I'm doing the second hand tool hunt, so most of my questions will be related to second hand stuff.
With Torque Wrench's, typically do you need both a 3/8" and 1/2"? And how smaller Torque amount and how much should you look for?
There is a Webb and Brown - Sidchrome one for sale that's 10ft lbs - 120ftlbs. Does anyone know if these were a good unit and if that torque range is good enough.
With them also is it a case of best to stay away from cheaper ones?
ALSO: I'm on the look out for an old Distributor (re-curving) machine. So if anyone knows of any around please let me know.
Thanks heaps for all your help with this.
Francis.
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Generally try to stick to good brands like Sidchrome, proto, minimax.
Torque wrench get a click type one the others are not really easy to use but ok in an emrgency. 10-120psi are ok for most uses. 3/8 drive one is handy for small jobs like auto trans bu
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i agree look for good brand tools theres and old saying "a poor man cant afford cheap tools" and thats because its expensive to keep buying them so if you buy good ones you will never need to buy them again.
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yep if its a warren and brown brand torque wrench they a re fully servicable and calibratible...
other wise try not to buy 2nd hand tools just get the best you can afford and yes only the rich can afford to buy cheap
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just to add to this any CHROME VANADIUM tools are usually good as this is what premium tools are made from.
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The trick is to buy tools that carry a lifetime warranty such as Sidchrome, Minimax, Kinchrome, Koken, Dowidat or even that premium brand that Supercheap sell. Make sure that if you buy tools that have a lifetime warranty the manufacturers name is o Edited by user Tuesday, 20 February 2007 3:20:52 AM(UTC)
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