I just bouhgt a 1/2 torque wrench on ebay that isn't

[Bohica]

The torque wrench arrived today. goes from 5ftlbs to 80 ftlbs. Woo Hoo now I can change the centrifugal filter and not snap the bolts when tightening up.
Except that the so called 1/2 is actually a 3/8 drive. I am not happy at all. I have a 1/2 socket set. Which is why I bought a 1/2 torque wrench.
I is just grumbling and venting until ebay goes through its process and I get a refund.
I still need a frigging torque wrench but.

[BigJon]

Buy some 3/8 drive sockets. I use that size way more than 1/2 drive (fulltime self employed mechanic).

[Bohica]

Buy some 3/8 drive sockets. I use that size way more than 1/2 drive (fulltime self employed mechanic).
I might have to. All the same I have a perfectly good set of Russian 1/2 socket that my dad bought for me in 1980 from some place in Pooraka. Very nice field serviceable wrench, easy to take apart and repair, much like AK47. :) Has to be simple for Ivan.
I'll see what the vendor comes up with.

Regards

Bo
p.s. crows or power?

[Blknight.aus]

if it only goes down to 5nm dont use it for the bolts on the roto filter on the td5.

you wont get a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench that will go that low
you'll be lucky to get it in 3/8th drive
you need to get it in 1/4 inch drive.


I second the advice to goto a 3/8th drive set.

[BigJon]

Bo
p.s. crows or power?


Neither, I am educated and don't follow the AFL. :twisted::angel:

[LandyAndy]

Simple solution,get a 1/2" to 3/8" adaptor;););););)
Andrew