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Shop Time w/T.W. Friends. Torque wrench on spark plugs, we need answers so cast your vote now

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by six5crèéd, Jun 5, 2020.

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Do you use a torque wrench on spark plugs?

  1. Always

    26.7%
  2. Never have

    53.3%
  3. 1-2 uggha duggha's should do it

    10.0%
  4. What is a torque wrench?

    26.7%
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    Tacoma Mike

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    And that is why I can’t have nice things..


    FUCKERS!!!
     
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    whadda ya expect, I gotta fucking home a-c failure that I gotta replace, imma savin my dead presidents....



     
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    PzTank

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  4. Jul 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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    I have a calibrated hand, but I have been known to check myself for recertification.
     
  5. Jul 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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    You can, just hold it by the ratchet head.
     
  6. Jul 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
    StayinStock

    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    i love how absolutely everything on marketplace is always worth $1500.

    i don't think there's a single straight panel on it. not even the frame...

    i guess the brakes still might be good?
     
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    you'll need a pretty large one for bigger motors.

    i run the acmount in all my vehicles. the only thing it's failed to start is a full size semi truck.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B55RFM1Z

    my shop uses one of these 'start-all' packs for shop use.
    https://www.unityparts.com/van-jp-12-10000-start-all-jump-pack/?gQT=1

    not cheap, but it usually works every time, except for the cases where the batteries are D-E-A-D. then we need that in a combination with one of these.
    https://www.amazon.com/Clore-Automotive-HT1224AGM-Commercial-Batteries/dp/B07CSSSBN8

    and when they're that dead, one of them needs to stay connected to serve as the vehicle battery while moving the vehicle after jump starting...
     
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    It’s not even 4 wheels… it says one of them is cracked!
     
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    He knows what hes got!...no low balls! If ad us still up, means its still available!

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    But, if it works it works… :notsure:


    (Note: I so rarely see a safety shield and handle on a grinder.)
     
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    Good morning everyone :hattip:

    Yet another Thursday to get through to Friday.

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  15. Jul 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    Good Thursday morning, friends! Hang in there, tomorrow is coming!! And will be gone before we know it :hattip:


    Came out this morning and there was a skunk in the yard, luckily it wasn't looking to make a friend and scurried off the other way when I tried to talk to it.
     
  16. Jul 17, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    That's where my ball went :bananadead:

    That looks like a hot mess :nuclear:
     
  17. Jul 17, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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    six5crèéd [OP] Be the light

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    That right there is why we pay you what we pay you. Truly a once in a lifetime prize package. That is the only best one this week :101010:
     
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    The full-size ball versions look like giant dryers from the backside, not sure on the candlepin. Is the brand the usual Brunswick, or AMF?
     
  19. Jul 17, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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    I always take the safety shields off but use the handle a lot of the time unless I'm holding a piece to cut with a cut off wheel on one and one handing it.
     
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    Sounds like you need a chop saw. Grinders grind, chop saws cut… I have a small, now wanting a big.

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