Torque wrench for engine building

danrv
danrv Posts: 1,578 Forumite
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edited 11 March at 8:43PM in Motoring
Hi
I'm replacing the clutch and refitting the gearbox and cylinder heads/barrels on my BMW motorcycle. 
For the work, I need to torque bolts from 8.5Nm through to 125Nm (flywheel). The lower torque is for the oil pump cover. 

I think I'm going to need two, maybe three wrenches with overlap in the torque range. Accuracy is important, especially for the flywheel bolts.

There's a lot of choice now with Chinese tools and there's a Uharbour set of three on Amazon which covers all that I need.
I don't really want to spend out on a Norbar or Snap-On and use would be very occasionally. Probably a one off for the clutch replacement.
Just wondering if anyone uses any of the cheaper torque wrenches.
Any help appreciated.

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  • Mutton_Geoff
    Mutton_Geoff Posts: 3,988 Forumite
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    Got two Draper torque wrenches in my tool box that are likely 30 years old.

    Maybe out of calibration but seem to work OK and give click at same settings as comparison.
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  • danrv
    danrv Posts: 1,578 Forumite
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    Got two Draper torque wrenches in my tool box that are likely 30 years old.

    Maybe out of calibration but seem to work OK and give click at same settings as comparison.
    Ok thanks. I have an old Britool one that probably has never been recalibrated.
    The numbers are hard to read too.
    Have ordered a couple of Uharbour torque wrenches anyway. They cover the ranges that I need.
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