Tools! - Crimpin ain't easy but it is necessary.

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Tools! - Crimpin ain't easy but it is necessary.

tonynaia: Dec 31, 2004

I was recently given an older SK torque wrench (20 - 150 ft/lbs). When I say older, the last time it was used was when my father rebuilt the engine in his Bronco 20 years ago.

It was stored at the lowest torque setting since it was last used. My worry is that it has slipped out of calibration due to age. Should I worry about this? If so, is there a good place I could send it off to for re-calibration?

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tonynaia: Dec 31, 2004

KozmoNaut posted:

First off, it's been stored correctly at the lowest torque setting. If you're luckly, you just need to massage it a bit at various torque settings, working up to the highest setting.

There shouldn't really be anything that could slip out of adjustment, as long as it was stored at the lowest torque setting and isn't all rusty, the spring inside should be as good as the day it was made.

Ah, that's good to hear. Thanks! Figured I'd ask before I started using it and shearing bolts, or leaving bolts loose and losing bits on the highway.

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