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Taylorman
04-05-2006, 12:39 PM
Can someone recommend an inexpensive line of tools for engine building. Im looking right now for the correct dial indicator to measure the distance pistons are in the hole. I was told that harbor freight has such a tool but im not sure the correct one to use.
lucky
04-05-2006, 12:41 PM
why buy cheap stuff , Its your engine ? If your doing it your self and you enjoy it - BUY QUALITY AMERICAN/GERMAN
Taylorman
04-05-2006, 12:42 PM
Because i will probably use it once every three years.
lucky
04-05-2006, 12:49 PM
ahh , but you will aways have it :)
Taylorman
04-05-2006, 12:53 PM
Your right, but i can't see spending a bunch of money on a tool that i will rarely use. I rather spend it on tool i use alot.
tbanzer
04-05-2006, 01:16 PM
Harbour freight has some cheap tools. Back when I was a machinist I would buy only Starett and Brown and Sharp $$$. After changing jobs most of the other workers used only import stuff costing 1/3 the cost. Never seen any real difference in accuracy. When you drop a $20 indicator your not as upset as dropping a $75 indicator.
Taylorman
04-05-2006, 01:33 PM
Harbour freight has some cheap tools. Back when I was a machinist I would buy only Starett and Brown and Sharp $$$. After changing jobs most of the other workers used only import stuff costing 1/3 the cost. Never seen any real difference in accuracy. When you drop a $20 indicator your not as upset as dropping a $75 indicator.
Can you direct me to the correct tool for this job.
502 JET
04-05-2006, 01:50 PM
Can you direct me to the correct tool for this job.
Its called a magnetic deck bridge EBAYitem#8041069479.Check out the sellers store after you look up the auction number.You can find some deals on used tools at fleamarkets and swapmeets.I use Starret and Central tools.Cheap or expensive if you drop it it usually breaks. 502 JET
502 JET
04-05-2006, 02:09 PM
Power house has a more reasonable price than the one on ebay.http://www.powerandperformancenews.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PH&Category_Code=BLOCK
TJS
04-06-2006, 07:30 AM
Got my bridge at goodson tools.
T.J.
www.tjsperformance.com
http://www.tjsperformance.com/images/bbcbuild07.jpg
Tom Brown
04-06-2006, 07:36 AM
I've got a couple of Teclock dial indicators. They are so cheap, I picked a couple up so I don't have to move them between test instruments.
I use one in a table saw alignment jig and the other is in a different wood working related instrument so accuracy is not quite as critical as an engine but they seem to have good accuracy.
- Tom