medalist
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I do own a 1/4" drive torque wrench but rarely use it. Aside from rods or heads you have cast sumps and equal torque on each bolt prevents the low torque bolt from walking out.
That said I work(ed) by the hour so being fast and accurate came by years of experience...I learn best by my previous mistakes so I use T handle or 1/4" drive in most all 2 cycle work.
Having a torque wrench (inch pounds) is probably good to build some objectivity though. Far too many folks think a little tighter is good and it is if we aren't referencing plastics or aluminum cast parts.
That said I work(ed) by the hour so being fast and accurate came by years of experience...I learn best by my previous mistakes so I use T handle or 1/4" drive in most all 2 cycle work.
Having a torque wrench (inch pounds) is probably good to build some objectivity though. Far too many folks think a little tighter is good and it is if we aren't referencing plastics or aluminum cast parts.
