metric dial indicator question
 

Hello,
I also post this on the engine rebuild form but since this get more traffic.

I have a metric dial indicator for cam timing. Is one revolution on the indicator 1mm? Or is one notch (0,01mm) therefore 1 on the dial is 1mm....I know silly question. My eyes arnt good and i thought the comma was a decimal point. Therefore i adjusted my cams to .015mm instead of 1.55mm as the dial didn't go all the way around...I am ready to start my engine and Before I start my engine I want to make sure i did it right? Otherwise have to drop it out and do it over. Oh well....

Alan

I don't know but I would have asked this question while I was doing it. Good luck and I hope you did it right.

Hello,
I did and didn't get a clear answer....everyone said my procedure was correct. Now I am second guessing...
thanks!
Alan

I see. Well, I've always understood that the euro comma was the same as our decimal point but don't take my word. Good luck.

I think I did it wrong :( Glad I caught it though. Not a big deal i'll time them while the engine is in the car......

Alan

You want to pre-load the dial with tension, then the dial will make one complete revolution before you take the reading. I assume you have Wayne's book. Read it several times and read every word. It will make sense once you give it another try.

Hello,
Yup been followin Wayne's book. Just dont know how to read the gauge. :)
Thanks!!!!

I would say 1 revolution is 1mm.
In Europe we use a comma where in the US one uses a decimal point.
(and get a pair of glasses or contacts for your eyes... ;))

Alan,

Post a clear picture of the Metric Dial-Indicator face and we'll see what is says. :)

+1. Or post an image of the exact make and model you have. Otherwise there is no telling.

This is why I prefer a digital dial indicator. Costs a little more but it spits the number out right at you in mm (or switch it to inches, when you work on an old piece of American iron). I know this won't help you on your issue, but I figure I mention it for everyone else that may be shopping for a dial indicator.

George