So it looks like some torque wrenches don't work counter clockwise ,well the 2 I got anyways.I replaced all my primary seals and such went to torque the sprocket and no clickee. WTF if it weren't for bad luck I would have no luck at all.my torque wrench is a PROTO so I thought I should be good to go. Had a buddy bring over his Snap-on over and she clicked right away. Never really paid attn. to see if there labeld to work counter-clockwise or not. Wonder if the new Craftsmen works doing counter clockwise ? I still gotta do the comp. nut

 

I wouldn't use one of those click-type wrenches 'cause you have no idea what is going on until it clicks! I used one once and missed the click - damn near ended up in a very bad situation. I now have an old fashioned analog torque wrench - it works in either direction and you can see exactly where you are at all the time.

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Also always zero out your torque wrench, they tend to have a memory if you leave it set to a torque spec. I'm glad you brought that up. Would over never thought the wouldn't go counter clock wise. If you going to spend money on a tool a good torque wrench is worth it. Not sure 300$ digital Snap On is worth it just don't pay 10$ for some cheapo.

 

I have two of the click type, different torque ranges, by a well-known brand, which work fine. The square drive pushes through on both of them, so they can be used in either direction.

 

I can feel what is going on before the click, and I know when to expect the click. There are many applications where you really can`t look at the indicator on a wrench while you are applying the torque.

 

Yeah I allways back off the dial to zero when I store it, same here DAN I can feel it getting ready to click. Waiting on my Baker bearing so I guess I got a few days to go scope out some TW.

 

FWIW. I sent a couple of SnapOn click type wrenches to the SnapOn facility in Crystal Lake, IL for calibration. I was also under the impression that these types should be zeroed for storage. During correspondence with a tech rep, Jim McKibbon, he mentioned I should be storing theses wrenches set at 20% of their maximum range. Prevents an internal part from being jarred loose rendering the wrench unusable.

"Received today will get back to you ASAP. Also when storing Wrenches keep @ 20% of scale. This keeps the spring from getting compressed and also will hold pivot block in place in case it gets dropped."

 

I have 3 click-style torque wrenches (1 - in.lbs. and 2 - ft.lbs.). They all work in both directions and they all recommend being stored at their lowest setting.


Some bike manufacturers (Honda) have bolts made out of warm butter, and I've destroyed them using a beam-style torque wrench. So, not only do I use the torque wrench gauge, but I also rely on feel.