I'm looking for any machinist types who might be willing loan me a dial indicator to measure valve/guide clearance. I'm in St Marys. Payment in beer?
Not valve clearance but the "slop" between the valve and the guide. According to my manual I can have up to .003" in X or Y when the indicator is set to the valve and the valve pushed side to side.
KWDRZ thanks but I'm hoping I'll find one closer. But keep you in mind.
Depending on what's nearby, they valve stem could be the "stand" and the plunger pushes on something solid.Ah ok. You will need a dial stand too of course for anything remotely accurate.
(we posted at the same time, just saw the pic )
Depending on what's nearby, they valve stem could be the "stand" and the plunger pushes on something solid.
In a past life I might have gotten close by feel but that skill is probably gone by now. Havent used it in 20 years.
Well it depends on what fitting you have but think of the rod in your picture as the valve stem. Clamp the indicator to the stem, put the plunger against solid surface and wiggle. Depending on stem stickout, may require a smaller indicator.I believe you it could work just can't envision what you mean exactly how you could support the dial still
Thanks BB if it wasn't crazy times that would be a great excuse for a ride but I'm trying to stay home or close to it for a while. I'll let you know in a month if I haven't snagged something close.I have dial indicator, dial plunger indicator, vernier, bore gauges and micrometers. I'm in Freelton but you can borrow any one of them or all of them if you want to pick up. Send me a PM