Torque wrench

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by astikhossw

Ok thanks I was looking for the clicker type,So the dail or beam types or better for checking pinion preload.

You'll need the dial type because you have to keep it rotating to get an accurate reading of the pinion preload.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Paul Precht

You'll need the dial type because you have to keep it rotating to get an accurate reading of the pinion preload.

Yes. Breakaway torque is much higher than the resistance torque.

[Adger Smith]

Dial is what you need or digital. Most digital's have a memory so you can see the highest Tq and watch the rotational TQ as you turn it. I love my digital since I have changed over. I found you can over pull with a click. At least I had a couple of employees that did as Std Operational Procedure. You can't fool the digital. It tells you exactly what kind of pull you made. The Digital for the Tq to yield are even smarter!

[Eman]

I use a beam type, I think mine is a Mac. It works great, stays accurate and measures in both directions. Mine is 3/8ths drive so I use a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter.