Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Well... they're called "feeler" gauges, not "jam-it" gauges; I figure if you're forcing it in at all that you're not getting an accurate measurement.
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.... what ...like a 3/8 stem ...with 006 clearance ? ..
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Well... they're called "feeler" gauges, not "jam-it" gauges; I figure if you're forcing it in at all that you're not getting an accurate measurement.
That's what she... Oh never mind
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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I've used the "go, no-go" technique for many years. Usually a .002 difference as mentioned.
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Use a slightly larger gauge as a no-go and the size you want as a "go".
I use the recommendations of a old Mopar engine guru, if it slides in easy it is to loose,he said it should almost cut your finger to make it slide in. I now use the go no go procedure, if a .016 will go in hard and a .017 won't go in no matter how hard I press on it I'm there at .016
Yup, if it fits, thats what it is. I used to set mine by the "run it down till snug and set it" routine, (for rockers) then found if I put a bit of pressure on the next larger feeler it would go in too. I like to set it so that I get a loud "snap" when I remove the feeler, but still just be able to put it back in. That 1 or 2 thou difference though, in most cars, will make little or no difference in performance so I dont get in a twist over it. Just my
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Use a slightly larger gauge as a no-go and the size you want as a "go".
I use the recommendations of a old Mopar engine guru, if it slides in easy it is to loose,he said it should almost cut your finger to make it slide in. I now use the go no go procedure, if a .016 will go in hard and a .017 won't go in no matter how hard I press on it I'm there at .016
thats how I was taught to do it.
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Just a slight drag on the gauge. Jamming it or forcing it is not an accurate measurement. Do you clamp a micrometer like a pair of vise grips?
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges
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Just a slight drag on the gauge. Jamming it or forcing it is not an accurate measurement. Do you clamp a micrometer like a pair of vise grips?
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