Saw a kid rebuilding a 12-valve with a torque wrench from Harbor Freight

He was cranking down head bolts like they were lug nuts. Told me the click was just a suggestion. Anyone else notice new guys don't respect torque specs on these old Cummins?

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simonk981mo ago

Bet that torque wrench is still clicking away in his toolbox, proud of its work. Head gasket's gonna be a real "suggestion" too when that thing lets go on the interstate. The difference between a click and a torque spec is apparently just vibes to these kids.

ericcraig1mo ago

Nah, torque wrenches have their place but these things usually hold up fine without one.

tessaperry1mo ago

Heard a guy at the shop say the same thing about an LS swap once.