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Originally Posted by Inkblot
@Jonny: Thanks, well received.
@Neil: Makes sense. Quick question:
Do you have any suggestions on how to establish the alignment/straightness of the bores? I have access to standard measurement tools, but not a lot of specialty stuff... Seems like it'd be a bit tricky to establish a true center line from which to measure the bores against, unless you mount the case into a mill or lathe or something...
Thanks as always!
Jake
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Yes, easier said than done for the DIY.
We attach a 1/10th indicator to our boring bar and as the boring bar travels through the case it will show any misalignment.
If they are way out, a simple straight edge will show up any misalignment. But if they are close, this will be too inaccurate.
Do yo have access to a std knee type milling machine with a digital readout in the "Y" direction?
Set a case half up on the table and indicate in the rear #1 & #8 bores and the case level with the table. Lock the "Z" so you measure the same height in the housing bores. Zero Out either end and then traverse along the "X" axis and measure each of the other housing bores. You can swing the indicator 180° to measure the other side of the housing bore.
Good luck.