I have a Mastercraft (Canadian Tire Brand), small torque wrench measuring in inch-lbs. It's been in storage in my garage for over 10 years. I wanted to use it for my drain plug in my aluminum transfer case. It has a plastic lock ring to unlock it, but the ring seems seized into position and I can't unlock the tool to change the torque setting. Any ideas on how to get the ring to move, such as soaking the tool etc?
Thanks
SF
Seized Torque Wrench
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Perhaps a little heat may loosen it.
I have one. You pull the ring away from the head to adjust torque.
I would hold the metal shaft and try wiggling the black handle while trying to free the collar ring.
Was it stored at 0 tension?
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Nope. I think it still had a bit of torque selected. My bad. I'll concentrate on getting the ring moved along the axis of the handle. Thanks for the memory jolt. I think you solved it. I'll check it this weekend.
SF
Its probably not even close to accurate any more. I would buy another. Even the $19 cheapy ones test pretty well.
Originally Posted By: cjcride
I have one. You pull the ring away from the head to adjust torque.
I would hold the metal shaft and try wiggling the black handle while trying to free the collar ring.
Was it stored at 0 tension?
Originally Posted By: cjcride
I have one. You pull the ring away from the head to adjust torque.
I would hold the metal shaft and try wiggling the black handle while trying to free the collar ring.
Was it stored at 0 tension?
Good News. Glad to be of help.
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