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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Guitar Jones] #1134607
12/16/11 02:04 PM 12/16/11 02:04 PM
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134608
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.... like checking rod-side-clearance ORE ring-groove-clearance.... what kind of "pressure" do you use in the insertion of that feeler into the slot?





I done a lot of work in the automotive field with extensive dyno experience in prototype hydraulicly activated valve train components that required very precise lash settings and can make this comment with regards to lash settings and "feeler" gages.

We would put the feeler gage between the valve stem and rocker, then we would turn whatever adjusting screw was nessesary for making the adjustment. When you turn the lash adjuster, you can feel a positive stop when turning the adjusting screw. Then jam the nut and remove the "Feeler" gage. Regardless of how it felt pulling it out, that is where it stayed.

We would never use the gage to "Feel". You can get into very inaccurate readings. You would not believe of much a valve stem can move and wedge the gage when pushing the feeler in and out. Can be worse with non-roller tip rockers.

Allan G.

1970 Challenger w/572 Hemi street car and my pride and joy. 1986 T-Type with 272 Stage 2 Buick V6 engine - True 8 second street car. Just updated the engine and put down 928 HP @ 35# boost to the ground on chasis dyno. 1976 Cee Bee Avenger Jet Boat - 460 Ford powered.
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Quicktree] #1134609
12/16/11 04:18 PM 12/16/11 04:18 PM
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Doc if you have to ask that question you better stick to fiberglass where you can get close and not worry about it



Hay 'Cain-Fan ... just asking the question ... ... because I got a set of used pistons on eBay that the guy claimed 005 RGC ....and the only way he could have gotten that spec was to have JAMMED the feeler in there.
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134610
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Doc if you have to ask that question you better stick to fiberglass where you can get close and not worry about it



Hay 'Cain-Fan ... just asking the question ... ... because I got a set of used pistons on eBay that the guy claimed 005 RGC ....and the only way he could have gotten that spec was to have JAMMED the feeler in there.



Using a feeler gauge is not the right way to check piston to wall clearance.

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422 Indy headed small block
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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: pittsburghracer] #1134611
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PITTS of-da' Burger ...I said RGC ...

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134612
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PITTS of-da' Burger ...I said RGC ...



You scare me Doc. You really scare me. Asking how a feelers gauge should feel and the trying to measures a round abject with a flat tool. But like the blond girl at Wallmart was over heard saying. "WHATEVER"

1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: pittsburghracer] #1134613
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PITTSguy ..... do you know what I mean by the letters RGC ?

ORE have you started your and weekend EARLY ? ...

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Quicktree] #1134614
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Doc if you have to ask that question you better stick to fiberglass where you can get close and not worry about it



lolz~

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PITTSguy ..... do you know what I mean by the letters RGC ?




RGC - Rough Guess Clearances

ECM - "Eye"Crometer Measurements

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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: moparniac] #1134615
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GET OUT yurr reading-glasses SLEDGE ....

How I started this post ....RGC ....ring groove clearance ..


Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134616
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GET OUT yurr reading-glasses SLEDGE ....

How I started this post ....RGC ....ring groove clearance ..





I thought you meant Ring Gap Clearance...

The problem here is that one has to think like Doc--and that....well...lets just say its a challenge...
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1134617
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Well PACman ...... IF you tried READING instead of ....it might beeez clearer

...and ring-gap-clearance ? .. ok THEN - HOW ELSE is that done .. other than with a feeler-guage ?
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134618
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...and ring-gap-clearance ? .. ok THEN - HOW ELSE is that done .. other than with a feeler-guage ?



eyecrometer

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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: moparniac] #1134619
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...and ring-gap-clearance ? .. ok THEN - HOW ELSE is that done .. other than with a feeler-guage ?



eyecrometer



..... aka -Sledgehammer- ISH ? ..

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134620
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Well PACman ...... IF you tried READING instead of ....it might beeez clearer

...and ring-gap-clearance ? .. ok THEN - HOW ELSE is that done .. other than with a feeler-guage ?



WIth a fEEler gAUge oF courSE! baZINGa docAmundO!!!

that hurt...
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #1134621
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that hurt...



dAmN pAcMAN ... you are finally NOT uNcorrect ... that must have HURT !

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Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134622
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PITTSguy ..... do you know what I mean by the letters RGC ?

ORE have you started your and weekend EARLY ? ...



Thanks DOC. You keep things very interesting around here.
ore, rgc, Are you sure you didn't start your weekend early?
Next question will probably be. Why can't I use 1/8 rings on my 5/64 pistons or how much pressure do you apply when using a file?

1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

Livin and lovin life one day at a time
Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: pittsburghracer] #1134623
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Are you sure you didn't start your weekend early?

Why can't I use 1/8 rings on my 5/64 pistons or how much pressure do you apply when using a file?



EVERYday is a weekend ferr me ...

R those yurr Q's ? ... START yerr own topic ...

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: pittsburghracer] #1134624
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PITTS of-da' Burger ...I said RGC ...



You scare me Doc. You really scare me. Asking how a feelers gauge should feel and the trying to measures a round abject with a flat tool. But like the blond girl at Wallmart was over heard saying. "WHATEVER"


Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Quicktree] #1134625
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Qt ..... I have always wondered .... what does your "handle" mean .... 009 "red" ? .. GO 'Cains !

...and I suggest that you READ Pitts-of-the-Burger's newest post.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOrk !] #1134626
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Qt ..... I have always wondered .... what does your "handle" mean .... 009 "red" ? .. GO 'Cains !

...and I suggest that you READ Pitts-of-the-Burger's newest post.

again if you need to ask you probably need to check out fishing or an old folks home. Quicktree was a term used by racers before cross-talk and the new starting systems.back when the starting line guy had control of when the lights came down. if you pissed him off he would hit the switch as soon as you turned on the bottom bulb not even giving you enough time to set the trans brake. we called that a Quicktree but you should know that being around drag racing for 70 years

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