\nYears ago I wanted an 18mm socket for a certain repair, and had to buy it separately: the set I had only went to 17mm. The person who helped me asked what drive I was using. Since I didn’t know, he assumed 3\/8 inch, which turned out to be correct. I had to buy an adaptor, since the 18mm socket available was 1\/2 inch drive.<\/p>\n
\nI’ve wondered, since then, what the torque limit is meant to be on 3\/8 inch drive tools. I believe the ratchet I use has experienced around 150 foot pounds without complaint. However, it seems that might be the limit, or even past the limit, that one might expect from 3\/8 inch drive tools.<\/p>\n
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garagejournal.com<\/a><\/p>\nJack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tutoring about mechanics and tools: the tutor mentions a question about drive size. Years ago I wanted an 18mm socket for a certain repair, and had to buy it separately: the set I had only went to 17mm. The person …<\/p>\n