Mountain 16250 1/2-inch Drive Torque Wrench Good reviews for this tool. Can anyone tell me if it measures torque for left-hand threaded fasteners or is it right-hand (clockwise) torque only?Thanks!Mike Mountain 16250 1/2-inch Drive Torque Wrench Good reviews for this tool. Can anyone tell me if it measures torque for left-hand threaded fasteners or is it right-hand (clockwise) torque only? » Read More Mountain 16250 1/2-inch Drive Torque Wrench Good reviews for this tool. Can anyone tell me if it measures torque for left-hand threaded fasteners or is it right-hand (clockwise) torque only?Thanks!Mike « Show Less
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Yes. The wrench is reversible so it will measure the torque for left handed threads.
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Does anyone have contact information for Mountain? I just bought it and neither the calibration sheet or directions have Mountain's contact info.Thanks!
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No. The wrench measures torque only in the clockwise direction. It will turn a nut in the counterclockwise direction, but it does not measure torque in that direction. This is based on my own testing. I torqued a lug nut to 95 ft-lb (clockwise), then set the wrench to 25 ft-lb (the lowest setting), reversed the ratchet, and turned the lug nut in the counterclockwise direction. If the wrench were measuring torque in the counterclockwise direction, it should have clicked with very little force on the wrench, and long before the lug nut began to turn. The lug nut turned, requiring considerable force, and the wrench never clicked. No. The wrench measures torque only in the clockwise direction. It will turn a nut in the counterclockwise direction, but it does not measure torque in that direction. This is based on my own testing. I torqued a lug nut to 95 ft-lb (clockwise), then set the wrench to 25 ft-lb (the lowest setting), reversed the ratchet, and turned the lug nut in the counterclockwise direction. If the wrench were measuring torque in the counterclockwise direction, it should have clicked with very little force on the wrench, and long before the lug nut began to turn. The lug nut turned, requiring considerable... » Read More No. The wrench measures torque only in the clockwise direction. It will turn a nut in the counterclockwise direction, but it does not measure torque in that direction. This is based on my own testing. I torqued a lug nut to 95 ft-lb (clockwise), then set the wrench to 25 ft-lb (the lowest setting), reversed the ratchet, and turned the lug nut in the counterclockwise direction. If the wrench were measuring torque in the counterclockwise direction, it should have clicked with very little force on the wrench, and long before the lug nut began to turn. The lug nut turned, requiring considerable force, and the wrench never clicked. « Show Less
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I just leave the drill in the "drill" setting (max torque) on the clutch ring for virtually all my work, taking care to shut off the trigger prior to over sinking a screw if applicable. Rarely have any problems. I guess the best answer would be that it would depend on the material you are screwing into, the type of screw, and the size of the screw. And that answer would only come through trial and error.
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As long as the majority of what you are tightening is away from the edge of this torque Wrench's range it should work well for you and offer a wider ranged of use. If you are torquing stuff that is under 25 foot pounds you will probably need a 1/4" or 3/8" torque wrench to get the lower range. I prefer this wrench for the stuff you have described.
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The impact wrench should never be used to set torque. All models are equipped with regulators for speed adjustment. You could put the impact wench on low then use a torque wrench to set the torque.
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Although this and other torque wrenches have a reversible ratchet head, do not use them to remove any items (use a standard wrench). Use the wrench only to torque a fastener when installing. To install spark plugs you will need a smaller size (3/8" drive) torque wrench.
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There is no torque information sent with the product. I do know that it is somewhat higher than any of the 18 volt drivers I have used. I suspect that the Impact driver attachment which I also have and used is much greater than the standard drill driver.
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Agree with the other answers, the right angle drill attachment can handle much more torque than the offset screwdriver head - 235 lbs vs 100. Steel gears and ball bearings vs just gears. The description says good for drilling smaller holes. I don't know what "smaller" is but I used it to drill with a 3/4" spade bit, no problems.
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This 'click type' torque wrench, like any 'click type' I have ever seen will not work on left hand threads. Look at the straight bar, the ones with the dial and pointer on them. Or, I would call the major manufacturers and ask them. They do exist as a specialty item. Get a part number.
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I have 3 different torque wrenches from the mfg, all have Nm and English unit scales. Note, when the scale is specified in English (ft-lb or in-lb) then that scale is in integers by 10 for each rotation of the adjustment and the Nm scale is in fractions.
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Yes, the 3/8 inch drive torque wrench has both Nm andFt-lb marking on opposite sides of the wrench. No conversion is needed.
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I didn't torque it to any certain specs. I used a screwdriver wrapped in electrical tape to tighten the break down by inserting it through the middle baffles. I shoot right handed and tightened it so the top two top ports were at the 1 o'clock position to help keep me on target. The expert I went to said to leave it at the 1 o'clock for right handed shooters and the 11 o'clock position for left handed shooters as viewed from looking down the sights as if you were aiming at a target. It works great on my DPMS Oracle.
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I agree with your conclusion. I tried it in both directions by just putting the drive in a vice. It functions for torque settings in the clockwise direction. Reversing the ratchet for drive in the counter clockwise direction would not activate the torque function in that direction. I don't really see a need for using in the bolt removal direction unless you have left hand bolts to deal with.
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Is anything anymore? Try http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-239.html with code 26139947 for 20% off. I think it's the same thing.
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I am sorry but I don't have a way to really test the accuracy, and I don't have anything to even use it in the reverse direction. Also, it would probably cost me more to get it calibrated than I paid for the wrench.
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Hi. I am not sure but the threads might be left handed so try turning the allen wrench in the opposite direction. You also might have to secure the chuck in a vise or have someone hold it with a large set of pliers while you loosen the allen bolt.
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I just hold it and turning it to the left while tapping with hammer. It worked for me getting the locking screws out. I used it on two vehicles so far. no problems with it.
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Mine did not, but I tested it against NY brother's snapon 3/8 torque wrench, and found it to be accurate to within a 0.50ft-lb.