z-block dial gauge holder for cam timing

DCred911SC · 03-30-2009, 02:15 AM

Hi,

Has anyone got the rough sizes of the z-block used to hold the dial gauge in the correct position for cam timing ? I need to make one so I'm looking for basic sizes of the 'z'. I'm not too bothered about hole diameters and tolerances, it's really just the basic envelope sizes.

Can anyone help out ?

Thanks in advance

David

Ned, NYNA11 · 03-30-2009, 03:31 AM

David,

overall width 3/4 inches. overall length 2 inches, 1 3/8 inch high. Drilled sections are 1/2 inch thick 1 1/4 by 3/4. hole centers are 1 1/8 apart and 3/8 dia. center leg is 5/16.

sc_rufctr · 03-30-2009, 03:37 AM

Pic Please...

MBEngineering · 03-30-2009, 03:47 AM

HI David
photos for you;

regards mike

David · David's Garage

My own dimensions (not from actual z-block):

Looks like I inserted the old pic again

. Both legs are 3/4" long

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DCred911SC · 03-30-2009, 06:40 AM

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

David

Newsboy · Newsboy's Garage

I was thinking of doing the same thing, instead of spending $40.00. Need to find some 3/" thick
aluminum.

Gunter · Gunter's Garage

Along with the Z-block, I found that I still needed some of the components from a full Starett dial kit.

You'll need a dial indicator with a LONG, LONG tip-extension to reach the valve collar.
It's no go without that.

If your dial is a throwback to the 12-finger system (inches), do a careful conversion to the saner, sensible legacy of Napoleon who realized that we have 10 fingers.