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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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| - | |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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