posted July 04, 2011 10:57 AM
Mike & Feeler for valve adjustment Can anyone recommend a specific feeler gauge that will work well to check valve clearance? All i know about them is that they come in various quantity of blades.
I was planning on getting a micrometer also. I can get a Starrett for ~$100 but i hear a $20 Harbor Freight will work as good foe occasional use.
posted July 04, 2011 12:23 PM
Get a set from the auto parts store with the 45 bend on the end. A cheap feeler gauge will work. No more than you plan to use it. you can even get some digital calipers if you want.
posted July 04, 2011 01:34 PM
Thanks, Big. Looks like there is a feeler like you describe in the link on my last post. It seems more like a 30 degree bend which looks like it would be easier to reach under a cam. The straight blades, you would have to bend to go under the cam.
I'm staying away from digital for a distance measuring device. Read where someone claimed they can be way off in a certain range of the measurement. --However, if I am willing to consider a HF analogue mike, I should not turn my nose up at a high quality one just because it is digital.
quote:Get a set from the auto parts store with the 45 bend on the end. A cheap feeler gauge will work. No more than you plan to use it. you can even get some digital calipers if you want.
thats all I use. A 45 degree set from I think craftsmen. Works well.
posted July 05, 2011 02:19 PM
I guess it would make sense to try to get a set of blades that will include the entire range of thickness that the shims come in. What range of measurement should I look for? I know that I might need to go back and buy a second feeler gauge But I would feel better knowing what is a good tool to start with. ---so I don't buy a 36 blade gauge only to find that 34 of the blades are far bigger than anyone would ever need.
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