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I have a Craftsman 1/4 drive click torque wrench that's been in storage for probably 10 years, the twist adjustment has been backed off during this time. Would this thing still be accurate or should it be replaced?
you didn't mention how old and used it was before it was put into storage, which could be a big factor in whether or not it was accurate at the time it was stored.
most likely that it is as accurate as it ever was unless it was abused.
there are tool companies that will check the calibration for a fee, or sometimes you'll find a pro "tool truck" with a test stand on the truck. My SO dealer has one and I can check my torque wrenches from time to time.
Consider, however, that brand new torque wrenches are pretty inexpensive from suppliers such as H(orrible) Freight or other discounters. How critical is the work that you intend to do with this old torque wrench? Are you a pro where a current calibration certificate is needed on sensitive equipment, such as an A&P?
It was used very little and almost new when put away. It's next job will be torquing the lugnuts on the Jeep after doing the rear brakes. Don't need a cert, just don't want my wheels to fall off.
It was used very little and almost new when put away. It's next job will be torquing the lugnuts on the Jeep after doing the rear brakes. Don't need a cert, just don't want my wheels to fall off.
Why would you use a 1/4 anything for that job ? Not sure of the pound range on that little torque wrench, but I wouldn't use it for lug nuts. Plus, you are probably going to have to use a 13/16 socket, and I think the highest they make for 1/4 is 3/4. (maybe)
Just use a half inch breaker bar, go around in a star pattern, and tighten until they feel good. While the "best way" to tighten lug nuts is to torque, I rarely do that, and I build cars from the ground up. Been doing that for decades, and never had an issue. ( I know some will scream over that, but it has worked for years and is certainly better than using an impact)
It was used very little and almost new when put away. It's next job will be torquing the lugnuts on the Jeep after doing the rear brakes. Don't need a cert, just don't want my wheels to fall off.
It should the alright. I'd run the adjustment up and down a few times to redistribute any lube inside, but as long as it didn't get knocked around in storage, it should be fine.
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