Torque wrench suggestions.

[herrhaus]

In the past 15 years, I have never used a torque wrench on plugs. If working on vehicle with an aluminum head, just use a dab of anti-seeze on threads only (don't get it on probe) and tighten her down snugly with a 3/8 ratchet (nothing larger).

For small bolts where I'm dealing with gasketed surfaces, I have this cheapo that works fairly well:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944593000P?mv=rr

For lug nuts I have this 1/2" that also works well:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...E+Torque+Wrench

I also have a beam style that occaisionally get's used.

 

[Rumble]

My plugs came in today (Champion Double Platinum #7570), and the box instructions say 1/2 turn past snug with gasket, and 1/16 w/out gasket (these are w/out). So I don't think I'll have a problem installing these without a torque wrench. I will get one in the very near future, and the replies and comments here have been quite helpful! Thanks everyone.