And so I set up the dial indicator set.
First check was .013”
And after the adjustment.
Mutt wrote:thats a better way than a feeler gauge !!!
pumpguy wrote:+1. Good for checking ignition timing too.
pumpguy wrote:Get yourself some copper sheeting about the same thickness as an OEM head gasket. Then cut the sheeting to the same shape as the head gasket. Then anneal it by heating it red hot. Quench in water or let it air cool, doesn't matter.
You now have a reusable head gasket. Whenever you take the head off, clean it off with some steel wool or Skotchbrite, anneal as before, and you're good to go again.
troymessina wrote:If you're good with CAD, you can draw a dial holder to go into the spark plug hole. There are online 3D printer services. Just upload your file, and your part is shipped to you. Or you could have it CNC machined by submitting your drawing online, but that's more expensive. The days of knowing your machinist may be over. Here's one someone already drew up.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4849262
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