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How do you "use" feeler gauges #1134587 12/15/11 02:54 PM 12/15/11 02:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOc ! OP The village idiot's idiot
dOc ! OP The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	.... 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?

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOc !] #1134588 12/15/11 03:01 PM 12/15/11 03:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	when we do rockers we're just looking for a slight drag on the blade as we pull it thru.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: rebel] #1134589 12/15/11 03:06 PM 12/15/11 03:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,804 Arlington, Texas B bobby66 master
bobby66 master B Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,804 Arlington, Texas	Use a slightly larger gauge as a no-go and the size you want as a "go".

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOc !] #1134590 12/15/11 03:10 PM 12/15/11 03:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,872 Weddington, N.C. Streetwize master
Streetwize master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,872 Weddington, N.C.	It should slip in tight with no wiggle, if it fits in between the rods it's right. Light oil (like wd-40) wipe on the feeler. Now on a roller rocker on a valve stem I'll generally use a .002 fatter feeler than I want the lash to be and tighten the rocker/roller down until I can get the same slight tug on the feeler to pull it out....but that's just me WIZE World's Quickest Diahatsu Rocky (??) 414" Stroker Small block Mopar Powered. 10.84 @ 123...and gettin' quicker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mWzLma3YGI In Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXcf95e6v0

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: bobby66] #1134591 12/15/11 03:12 PM 12/15/11 03:12 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 248 Ohio aquamist60 enthusiast
aquamist60 enthusiast Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 248 Ohio	I got a stepped feeler gauge many years ago, maybe from Snap-On? I think. Made checking things a lot easier.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOc !] #1134592 12/15/11 03:17 PM 12/15/11 03:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually B BradH Taking time off to work on my car
BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	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.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: BradH] #1134593 12/15/11 03:47 PM 12/15/11 03:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,474 On the run… BloFish I Live Here
BloFish I Live Here Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,474 On the run…	Quote: 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 It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it! ‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: BradH] #1134594 12/15/11 04:00 PM 12/15/11 04:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: 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. Yes but if the gauge has a slight angle to the clearance your checking it will "feel" like the gap is correct... As Wise suggested using the next bigger gauge and getting moderate tension isn't a bad method.. For valves I use a Go/NoGo gauge, for rod clearance where seeing the proper angle is easy I use a standard gauge & expect a light pull... "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: BloFish] #1134595 12/15/11 04:13 PM 12/15/11 04:13 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOc ! OP The village idiot's idiot
dOc ! OP The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Quote: 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 .... what ...like a 3/8 stem ...with 006 clearance ? ..

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOc !] #1134596 12/15/11 04:22 PM 12/15/11 04:22 PM
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blown572dart master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,067 Orlando Florida	between my fingers

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dOc !] #1134597 12/15/11 05:00 PM 12/15/11 05:00 PM
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rickraw top fuel R Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,406 Ambridge, Pa.	plain & simple. snug. no pressure. seeya

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: bobby66] #1134598 12/15/11 05:16 PM 12/15/11 05:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,273 Greenville, South Carolina BBLM23 top fuel
BBLM23 top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,273 Greenville, South Carolina	Quote: Use a slightly larger gauge as a no-go and the size you want as a "go". Walter 1969 Dart Swinger w/ARC Pump Gas 493 B1/BS 10.18 at 130mph Racing Pro in street trim. 1981 Aries ARC 548 B1 8.88 at 147mph (footbraking) 1996 Ram 2500 V10 16.52 at 80mph 1981 Reliant 400

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: bobby66] #1134599 12/15/11 05:59 PM 12/15/11 05:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,126 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,126 Bend,OR USA	Quote: 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 Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: BloFish] #1134600 12/15/11 06:20 PM 12/15/11 06:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central RobX4406 I Live Here
RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	Quote: Quote: 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 That's the inside mic... Prefer an interference fit!

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Cab_Burge] #1134601 12/15/11 08:15 PM 12/15/11 08:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI D Dean_Kuzluzski master
Dean_Kuzluzski master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,936 Holly/MI	I've used the "go, no-go" technique for many years. Usually a .002 difference as mentioned. R.I.P.- Gary "Coop" Davis 02/09/68-05/13/04

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Cab_Burge] #1134602 12/16/11 12:23 AM 12/16/11 12:23 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,847 Missouri StrokerPost master
StrokerPost master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,847 Missouri	Quote: Quote: 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

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Cab_Burge] #1134603 12/16/11 12:48 PM 12/16/11 12:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio dartman366 I Live Here
dartman366 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio	Quote: Quote: 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. Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: dartman366] #1134604 12/16/11 01:47 PM 12/16/11 01:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Doc if you have to ask that question you better stick to fiberglass where you can get close and not worry about it

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Quicktree] #1134605 12/16/11 01:59 PM 12/16/11 01:59 PM
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Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,630 in a cattle trailer down by th...	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? "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: How do you "use" feeler gauges [Re: Guitar Jones] #1134606 12/16/11 02:01 PM 12/16/11 02:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	Quote: 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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