D_SC
New Member
I have noticed a relatively wide variance in feeler gauge drag depending on technique.
With the blade perpendicular to the valve stem (parallel to the spring retainer) it drags .03mm less than a slightly skewed approach. This is nearly within the +/-.02mm spec but is still annoying to me. I am using a quality set of gauges and have tried another set with the same results. A 45 degree set would do well as mentioned in other threads, I misplaced mine. When the gauge is skewed the sharp edge of the screw can dig into the gauge, damaging it and giving a false feel.
This was a BRAND NEW Bluepoint .279mm blade
I was taught to run the gauge side to side rather than fore and aft.
I am missing shims already.
With the blade perpendicular to the valve stem (parallel to the spring retainer) it drags .03mm less than a slightly skewed approach. This is nearly within the +/-.02mm spec but is still annoying to me. I am using a quality set of gauges and have tried another set with the same results. A 45 degree set would do well as mentioned in other threads, I misplaced mine. When the gauge is skewed the sharp edge of the screw can dig into the gauge, damaging it and giving a false feel.
This was a BRAND NEW Bluepoint .279mm blade
I was taught to run the gauge side to side rather than fore and aft.
I am missing shims already.