Clearance Measuring
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Clearance Measuring getting block back (finally) very soon so i wanted to ask (after a search mind you)
all i have is a dial gauge in .0005 increments, a set of 6" calipers, and 3-4 sets of feeler gauges (lol). plastigauge seems to be out of the question. so.. the question is.. would i be able to do this assembly with the measuring tools i have (accurately)? this is for the budget build i am doing.
all i have is a dial gauge in .0005 increments, a set of 6" calipers, and 3-4 sets of feeler gauges (lol). plastigauge seems to be out of the question. so.. the question is.. would i be able to do this assembly with the measuring tools i have (accurately)? this is for the budget build i am doing.
Since you dont have all the right tools why dont you want to use plastigauge to check?
I know it is NO WHERE near as accurate but if you use Plastigauge properly it will tell you if you are in the ballpark
I know it is NO WHERE near as accurate but if you use Plastigauge properly it will tell you if you are in the ballpark
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well, after a bit of reading it looks like plastigauge can be WAY off even when used correctly
Before i bought a mic and bore gauge I would have my machinist measure the clearances then i would verify them with plasti... it was always right there with the machinist measurements. now i have a dial and mic so no more plasti
