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| 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. \\ | ||
| The indicator has to be held in place by the stem instead of the back cover to fit properly in the lifter hole. \\ | The indicator has to be held in place by the stem instead of the back cover to fit properly in the lifter hole. \\ | ||
| + | There is no room between the cylinder and the lifter hole for a mount in the rear of the indicator. \\ | ||
| 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. \\ | ||
| + | Also to keep from bending the probe as the lifter rises. \\ | ||
| It can be placed in the center or on the outside lip of the lifter. \\ | It can be placed in the center or on the outside lip of the lifter. \\ | ||
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| - | ===== Temporary Backing Plate Mod ===== | + | ===== Temporary Indicator Backing Plate Mod ===== |
| For dial indicators with the mount on the back cover, you can replace the cover with tape to allow more room between the indicator and the cylinders. | For dial indicators with the mount on the back cover, you can replace the cover with tape to allow more room between the indicator and the cylinders. | ||
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| - | |Tape the inside of the cover, then cut around it. Remove the circle piece of tape from the cover, place the sticky side up on the back of the indicator. \\ Then tape that down. This keeps the sticky side from getting stuck on internal moving parts.||| | + | |Tape the inside of the cover, then cut around it. Remove the circle piece of tape from the cover, place the sticky side up on the back of the indicator. \\ Then tape that down. This keeps the sticky side from getting stuck on internal moving parts. ((photos by Hippysmack))||| |
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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 ====== | ||
| + | ^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))^ | ||
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