Feeler Gauges?? Which type???? | Page 2 | GTAMotorcycle.com

Feeler Gauges?? Which type????

you need to get the ones that have the correct increments (the size difference between each "blade" for your type of valve adjustment.
I have straight ones and are very flexible so I didn't need the bent ones. the width might pose a problem.
Using the gauge is a gentle procedure.
 
Brian P said:
If the native measurement system for your engine is metric, then get a metric set of feeler gauges to make your life easier.
Click to expand...

1586726614660.png
I will be getting a metric set.
 
Trials said:
If in doubt just check the feeler gauge with your micrometer ;)
Click to expand...

What can I do to check the micrometer if I have doubts. ;)

I supposed get a new one or get it calibrated.

:ROFLMAO:
 
  • Haha
Reactions: J_F
I always have to convert from metric when checking Duc clearances. Except for the closer shims. Zero is pretty easy.
 
Wingboy said:
Does it register 0.00 when closed?
Click to expand...

Haven't picked one up yet. I'm hoping it will coming from the factory.

I comment was more of a joke.
 
average home owner doesn't have/can't read a mic
stacking feeler gauges does leave you prone to arithmetic errors

CTC sells a $20 digital vernier that any monkey can use
not a bad tool to measure your stack to avoid a f-up

and will have many more uses for the average dude than a mic
 
J_F said:
average home owner doesn't have/can't read a mic
stacking feeler gauges does leave you prone to arithmetic errors

CTC sells a $20 digital vernier that any monkey can use
not a bad tool to measure your stack to avoid a f-up

and will have many more uses for the average dude than a mic
Click to expand...
Already have one of those. It is a Mastercraft, not my preferred brand but I don't think I paid for it. Just cant remember how I acquired it.
 
J_F said:
average home owner doesn't have/can't read a mic
stacking feeler gauges does leave you prone to arithmetic errors

CTC sells a $20 digital vernier that any monkey can use
not a bad tool to measure your stack to avoid a f-up

and will have many more uses for the average dude than a mic
Click to expand...
I have no faith at all in a CT chinesium digital vernier trying to measure stacked feeler gauges to a half thou. I have never had the need to stack them, it is about feel and if you know you want a half more, just set it up with a little less drag.
 
oioioi said:
What can I do to check the micrometer if I have doubts. ;)

I supposed get a new one or get it calibrated.

:ROFLMAO:
Click to expand...
Why would it be off? you haven't been using it as a wood clamp again have you :ROFLMAO:
 
you missed the part of average home owner
some of them are capable of errors much greater than .0005 inch
feel takes time
 
Getting test to the feel of a micrometer to make an accurate measurement is practically identical to the job of setting a valve clearance. If you can't do one you can't do the other now could you :unsure:
 
According to youtube star AVE the cheapo digital calipers are as accurate as expensive digital calipers.
I don't know, I only have expensive top of the line Mitutoya digital calipers. I hate 'em. i only use them when I absolutely have to. (There's a Mitutoyo joke in there somewhere)(The Mitutoyo "absolute" series of calipers have 4 digits after the decimal ie: 0.0005. The last, forth, digit is used to round the third digit. It is considered accurate to 3 digits).
I'll take rack type calipers over digital any day, all day.

You're not supposed to use calipers and micrometers interchangeably.
A caliper is NOT to used for absolute measurements, a caliper is used in comparative measurements.
If you want to compare two dimensions, use a caliper.
If you want to know a dimension, use a micrometer.

If you change the temperature of a 2>3" micrometer by 10 degrees it changes the calibration by about half a thou.
 
you dudes trying to impress yourselves are missing the point
it's quite possible for someone not famliar with feeler gauges to use more than one
and make a simple arithmatic error, a rather large arithmatic error

a decent way to check this is with a meaurement insrument
a mic is good if it's calibrated, in good condition, and the operator can read it

a vernier is much more likely to be available and further usabale to an average dude
and help avoid guessing that .08 is the same as .008

now carry on distributing your cleverness, or talk about tigers and Covid
 
Last edited:
J_F said:
you dudes trying to impress yourselves are missing the point
it's quite possible for someone not famliar with feeler gauges to use more than one
and make a simple arithmatic error, a rather large arithmatic error

a decent way to check this is with a meaurement insrument
a mic is good if it's calibrated, in good condition, and the operator can read it

a vernier is much more likely to be available and further usabale to an average dude
and help avoid guessing that .08 is the same as .008

now carry on distributing you cleverness, ot talk about tigers and Covid
Click to expand...


Well put.
A vernier could be used to double check a mental mathematical calculation if two gauges needs to be used. Or take away or add a specific thickeness.
Just as I (or the average home owner) am no mechanic, I am also not a mathematician. As simple as small numbers can be added, its just as simple to make a honest mistake.
 
J_F said:
you dudes trying to impress yourselves are missing the point
it's quite possible for someone not famliar with feeler gauges to use more than one
and make a simple arithmatic error, a rather large arithmatic error

a decent way to check this is with a meaurement insrument
a mic is good if it's calibrated, in good condition, and the operator can read it

a vernier is much more likely to be available and further usabale to an average dude
and help avoid guessing that .08 is the same as .008

now carry on distributing you cleverness, ot talk about tigers and Covid
Click to expand...
Why are people stacking feelers? There's the first problem. Don't stack, no math required.

I miss the days of easy valve adjustment. On a Nighthawk 450, you could change the way it felt dramatically by adjusting valve clearance while staying within tolerance. I tried both tight, both loose, intake tight exhaust loose and exhaust tight intake loose. IIRC, one of the last two was much more fun than the rest.
 
they're gonna use what they have?
valve adjustment is a 4 beer job?
Nighthawk 450 is 40 year old bike?

we are all bored eh?
cheers lads
 
J_F said:
they're gonna use what they have?
valve adjustment is a 4 beer job?
Nighthawk 450 is 40 year old bike?

we are all bored eh?
cheers lads
Click to expand...

I usually drink Polish beer. They come in 1/2L bottles. ?
I would say that's a good thing as it buys me more time but at the same time higher chance of making a mistake as more alcohol in me. :unsure:
 
  • Haha
Reactions: J_F
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top Bottom