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I'm about to do a camshaft seal, crankshaft seal, timing belt, H20 pump and tensioner job and was wondering if anybody knows if any electric impact wrench has enough torque to remove the crank bolt. Does anybody know if Harbor Freight impacts are strong enough? I know most of these are rated at 250 ft/lbs but how accurate is that? I'm probably gonna go buy a Harbor Freight one because so far, even though their tools are inexpensive, they've been really awesome.
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I would stay away from Harbor Freight impacts. Harbor Freight has some great stuff, but IMO, power tools are not one of them. I use a RIDGID brand from Home Depot. It has more than enough torque for the crank bolts, or anything else for that matter. A close second would be the DeWalt.http://www.cardomain.com/id/hawkdoc60
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I have a 20 year old Craftsman.
Only has about 210 ft-lbs torque but hasn't let me down yet!
That said, I'm pretty sure they don't make them like this anymore.
If you get one make sure it has a good warranty or maybe someone can recommend a more reliable brand.'93 Blue 5spd 230K(down for clutch and overall maintanence)
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I would go with craftsmen, don't the still have the lifetime warranty?-Josh RComment
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not on power tools, never did.Jim DeAngelis
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o, ok then, thanks for the knowledge FB71-Josh RComment
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if you were closer i would be glad to lend you mine.
for corded electric impact hands down milwaukee 9070-20(had to run out to the shop to look) 300 ft lbs for cordless the snap on 1\2 is amazing!!88 mustang 427 stroker garrett t-76 turbo best run 8.86@ 151.56
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new snap-on 18v cordless is rated at 500+ lb-ft and their small 3/8 cordless 14v driver is 230 lb-ft.Trees aren't kind to me...
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i have one from a cummins tool sale that works great (prob the same as harbor freight). i've had it for 3 yrs, and i abuse and don`t maintain most of my power tools. it was around $25, so if anything ever goes wrong, i`ll just pick up another one. i have a craftsmen unit as well, but it is misplaced at the moment. it is no better imoComment
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and yea, the cordless snap ons are awesome, but overpriced. my buddy has one that promptly snapped one of the lug studs on my ranger :-(Comment
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id go with dewalt 18 volts we use them in rec. engines and we just took a crank off of a big block chevy with just a new battery1990 Festiva L sport 26.5k miles
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Awesome suggestions, I guess I'll go impact shopping tonight, thanks!!Semper Fi til I die!
1993 Fescort GT 1.8 BP automatic Kia Rio front struts and cut springs Cut Front Festiva springs with Monroe Aspire struts in rear
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Harbor Freight had a 50 percent sale today on electric impact wrenches, originally
$79, but now $39. I went ahead and bought it.Semper Fi til I die!
1993 Fescort GT 1.8 BP automatic Kia Rio front struts and cut springs Cut Front Festiva springs with Monroe Aspire struts in rear
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hows it work?88 mustang 427 stroker garrett t-76 turbo best run 8.86@ 151.56
91 red gl festiva the $50 daily driver <--toast
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Its been raining cats and frogs all day so I haven't had a chance to try it out.Originally posted by ohsoslow View PostSemper Fi til I die!
1993 Fescort GT 1.8 BP automatic Kia Rio front struts and cut springs Cut Front Festiva springs with Monroe Aspire struts in rear
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