Garage Shop: Tools

In that case take your calibrated micrometer and measure both devices see the difference

Take tape measures two different brands each measure the same part get two different numbers .

The thing with feeler gauges is having the correct feel kinda like adjusting rear brakes just the correct amount of drag .

I have had a few Craftsman and cheaper Performance tool

 

Does all feeler gauge have the sames sizes? The most common sizes or does it all varies?

One spark plug the gap is .028 to .030. The feeler gauge you linked to doesn't have these measurements.

 

I don't have a micrometer.

Is thee a feelers gauge set known for accuracy without spending a lot money?

I'm going to check the Craftsman gauge set sizes to see if all the size I need is there. I don't want to buy multiple gauges to check spark plugs gap.

 

You typically add blades to get the gap you need. That set goes up to 1mm.

So if your set only goes to .024, and you need to gap .03, add a .024 and a .006.

 

Math.

 

but if it isn't digital (or an app) today's kids don't want to touch it

 

If it can`t be plugged in to access trouble codes it is obsolete not worth fixing like the 68 Camaro I had

 

I heard those were pretty much garbage. I think you made the right call getting rid of it.

 

Who needs that. Use a damn matchbook and the foil from a gum wrapper......and vinegar/water for cleaning windows.....lmao
Zim

 

Then it is time for them to go unplug toilets or some other useful task.

 

I miss my 22RE valve adjustments. Sorta.

 

It never dawn on me to add another blade to get the measurement I need.

Would it be better to using 2 feeler gauge set instead of to 1 set apart?

 

I miss that about as much as I miss fiddling with the throttle position sensor on those engines. Actually, I miss my old runner with the 22RE. It was a fun engine to work on.

 

Stacking gauges has been done forever with no issues. You’re good.

 

I ordered the feeler gauge you posted a link to, Thanks.

 

Let me know if it falls apart. I’ll do the same.
So far so good!

 

Would I have to take it apart if I had to use more than blade to check a spark plug gap?

Are any of these spark plug gapping tool good?

$6 CTA Tools 3235 Spark Plug Gapper

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-32...rds=spark+plug+gap+tool&qid=1592768987&sr=8-2

$9 Rotary Corp Gauge Gap Spark Plug

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JJJPXK/ref=dp_cerb_2

 

No you don’t have to take it apart. Those things flex enough to where you can put several together to get the thickness you need. Feeler gauges are what mechanics use.

 

for plugs the gapper is much easier to use.

 

I don't know if you guys have seen this, but its amazing. Shop of the century. lol It's a wood shop BTW.
Zim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBNkCm2-jTY&t=4s