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bugguy1967
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 Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 9:44 am Post subject: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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| I don't really care to make one, so does anyone have a P/N# for a decent rod bolt stretch gauge that I can use for various rod types? Low Bugget has one for $150 that I might buy if one from Summit/Jegs etc. is not compatible. |
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jason
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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I have a cheap proform 66788 that I bought for $30 on ebay. I took the tip off on the gauge and use a ball bearing instead. Makes it alot more consistant and repeatable. I'm also pretty sure you have a better gauge you could use.
The jegs one looks better made, robust. |
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bugguy1967
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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| Thanks Jason. I'ma check that one out. |
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esde
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| Posted: Thu May 26, 2016 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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Do you have a micrometer that will read it? My mitutoyo combimik does a good job, even with a 5/16 bolt. The anvil is small enough to just fit the recess in the rod
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bugguy1967
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| Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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| I don't have a pointed or round mics. Only flat mics. That's another good method that I didn't consider. |
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Dale M.
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| Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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Make one for the cost if decent dial indicator or old micrometer...
NO... Not mine....
http://images.lmgtfy.com/?q=rod+bolt+stretch+gauge
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bugguy1967
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: Rod Bolt Stretch Gauge |
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| I bought the Jegs one for $80. Thanks all! |
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