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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Midtown Memphis originaly from Pass a grille
Posts: 140
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Tool Question ..Engine rebuilders
Two questions regarding tools... Are the low budget micrometers available from Harbour Frieght accurate enough for measuring critical parts such as crank surfaces? How can you verify the accuracy of any micrometer? Do most rebuilders use plastigauge to determine wear , or do they mike all the parts , or do they just assume the worst and grind the crank by default?
Also , with regards to tourque wrenches...where/how do small shops calibrate their wrenches? I know our mechanics are required by law to constantly recal their tools to insure correct tightness on our aircraft. Any comments from the pros inthis group?
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Cuurent fleet:
76 914 2.0 with subtle tweeks ..my grin machine
66 Black Ghia..all original ,including rust
66 Red &White Ghia 2liter 914 engine ..restoring it from a californicated custom soon
90 Maroon and Silver Conversion Van ..the shag mobile..family car/camper
94 saturn wagon ..the wifes pos
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