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| ====== Getting the Right Dial Indicator ====== | ====== Getting the Right Dial Indicator ====== | ||
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| The dial indicator doesn't have to be expensive. \\ | The dial indicator doesn't have to be expensive. \\ | ||
| It just has to be accurate, placed properly and to where the gauge body won't move. \\ | It just has to be accurate, placed properly and to where the gauge body won't move. \\ | ||
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| See below how to [[techtalk:ref:tools140#temporary_backing_plate_mod|temporarily change the backing plate]] on some indicators for this application. \\ | See below how to [[techtalk:ref:tools140#temporary_backing_plate_mod|temporarily change the backing plate]] on some indicators for this application. \\ | ||
| - | |An indicator with the post attachment on the back will not fit in the lifter hole vertically. ((photos by Hippysmack))||Steel plate bolted against the gearcase cover for a \\ magnetic base holder and digital indicator. ((photo by Jorgen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=761410&highlight=degreeing+cams&page=4))| | + | |An indicator with the post attachment on the back will not fit in the lifter hole vertically. ((photos by Hippysmack))||Steel plate bolted against the gearcase cover for a \\ magnetic base holder and digital indicator. ((photo by Jorgen of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/92792-cam-choices/page4?t=761410&highlight=degreeing+cams&page=4))| |
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| The probe on the indicator has to be vertical to and inline with the lifter (or cam lobe) to give accurate readings. \\ | The probe on the indicator has to be vertical to and inline with the lifter (or cam lobe) to give accurate readings. \\ | ||
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| You can set it down on the lifter 1 or 2 tenths, zero the dial from there and still have plenty of travel left for testing. \\ | You can set it down on the lifter 1 or 2 tenths, zero the dial from there and still have plenty of travel left for testing. \\ | ||
| It gives more flexibility in setup. \\ | It gives more flexibility in setup. \\ | ||
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| ===== Temporary Indicator Backing Plate Mod ===== | ===== Temporary Indicator Backing Plate Mod ===== | ||
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| |Make sure to leave enough on the sides to hold down the temporary tape backing. \\ Now this indicator can be used in the lifter hole. ((photos by Hippysmack))|| | |Make sure to leave enough on the sides to hold down the temporary tape backing. \\ Now this indicator can be used in the lifter hole. ((photos by Hippysmack))|| | ||
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| ====== Tool Posts / Indicator Holders ====== | ====== Tool Posts / Indicator Holders ====== | ||
| ^Homemade indicator holder from Nylon flat stock ((photos by Hippysmack))^ | ^Homemade indicator holder from Nylon flat stock ((photos by Hippysmack))^ | ||
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| ^Homemade indicator tool post from scrap steel and aluminum ((photos by Hippysmack))^ | ^Homemade indicator tool post from scrap steel and aluminum ((photos by Hippysmack))^ | ||
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| ====== Installing a Degree Wheel on the Pinion Shaft ====== | ====== Installing a Degree Wheel on the Pinion Shaft ====== | ||
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| * The hole should be drilled with 2-3 stepped drill sizes and allowing the bushing to cool before each bigger size. \\ * Drilling with the final size pre-drill bit (first) will most likely end with the hole being too big to ream or to fit snug on the pinion shaft * | * The hole should be drilled with 2-3 stepped drill sizes and allowing the bushing to cool before each bigger size. \\ * Drilling with the final size pre-drill bit (first) will most likely end with the hole being too big to ream or to fit snug on the pinion shaft * | ||
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| |Front faced and pre-drilled for a flat wheel mount. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))|Piece turned 180° and pre-drilled. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))|Final pre-drill with 35/64" bit. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))| | |Front faced and pre-drilled for a flat wheel mount. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))|Piece turned 180° and pre-drilled. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))|Final pre-drill with 35/64" bit. ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))| | ||
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| |If made carefully, there is no need for a set screw on the nylon bushing. It's either the slip fit, chamfer on the inside rear of the hole from the drill bit, trapped air \\ when the bushing is installed, composition of the nylon or a combination of these things that holds the bushing firm when pushed onto the pinion shaft. ((photos by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))||| | |If made carefully, there is no need for a set screw on the nylon bushing. It's either the slip fit, chamfer on the inside rear of the hole from the drill bit, trapped air \\ when the bushing is installed, composition of the nylon or a combination of these things that holds the bushing firm when pushed onto the pinion shaft. ((photos by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999633&highlight=cam+degreeing&page=7))||| | ||
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