quick question regarding dial indicators

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Jul 25, 2016 | 12:45 PM

spawne32

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quick question regarding dial indicators

Anyone know the PN of a dial indicator kit that will mount to an LS head or anywhere on an LS engine for that matter that I could measure either from the retainer or pushrod?

Jul 25, 2016 | 01:02 PM

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Most of the indicators have the same 8mm x 1.25mm thread that the LS uses for rocker bolts, header bolts, etc. so they all will bolt on. You just need extra rods and clamps to position the indicator.

I usually just bolt a piece of steel plate or an old cam retainer plate to the front or rear side of the head and mount the magnetic base to it.

Jul 25, 2016 | 01:17 PM

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do you know of any dial indicator stands with that thread pattern off hand? I havent been able to find one that uses metric, and most are magnetic bases.

Jul 25, 2016 | 01:46 PM

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I have a matco one that has both magnet and vise grip attachment. Any chance you could use vise grip attachment to do what you need?

Jul 25, 2016 | 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spawne32

do you know of any dial indicator stands with that thread pattern off hand? I havent been able to find one that uses metric, and most are magnetic bases.

Harbor Freight. You just undo the locknut and unscrew the rod from the base.

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