On Wed, 29 Jan 1997 09:44:59 -0800 James Sudduth
<james.sudduth@autodesk.com> writes:
>
>Dear Motorheads:
>
>I need to measure the slop in my thrust washers and I was wondering if
>there
>is a way to do this without using a dial gauge?
>
>If not, does anyone know of a reputable place to buy/order a dial
>gauge? Or
>should I just go to my local NAPA parts place and get one there?
>
>Thanks,
>Jim Sudduth
>jims@autodesk.com
>'74 TR6 CF20076U
>Berkeley, California USA
>
>
Sears sell a very nice one with accessories in a cool little flip top
box. I've used one for years. The only thing missing is a wheel to go
on the end of the probe that actually rides on the piece being measured.
Like on a brake rotor, you turn it and the gauge wants to drag in the
direction of rotation. The wheel gets rid of this friction component.
Starret sells the wheel for about $26.
Mark Anderton
1972 Triumph TR6 (Getting ready for paint)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover (Farm use)
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon (Be patient! I'm workin' on it)
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
1987 VW Golf GTI (How did that sneak in here?)
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