recommendations for torque wrench pls

[Steve Jones]

I'm with Nick. I have two torque wrenches, both the 'click' type. First is a Norbar SL1 (now an obsolete model but Norbar do an equivalent). 5 - 40 lbf.ft range (and metric equivalent also) , 3/8" drive. I've had it for over 30 years and it, too, has been used a lot. Still use it and trust it. I can't imagine torquing such things as cylinder head or big end nuts with anything else. I also have a larger Norbar 200, 30 - 150 lbf.ft (and metric) range, 1/2" drive. Had it about 10 years and bought second hand from a known and trusted source. I don't use it that much but it's useful for torquing up the wheel nuts on the moderns, particularly the Motorhome.

Both are quality tools from one of the top UK manufacturers. I'm not a fan of cheap tools as they can work out expensive in the long run.

Steve