Tools Of The Trade - Chevy In-lines - 05/06/12 09:55 PM
I am in the process of doing some late 40' to mid 50's Chevrolet In-Line 216-235's. My skills are , well "B" grade but my tools are old "C" grade.
Much of the engine's machine work I send off to the old auto machine shop in town (only 1 still around) ; but I re-check, record, and re-assemble most of the work myself.
I know that some of the obscure tools like the dipper/trough/nozzle tools of the early stovebolts' can be almost copied by the dimensions (I have an old nozzle target gauge): but what is really bugging me is some simple stuff.
What kind of lo-priced cylinder bore gauge would you folks suggest (I may also use it on main bearing saddle bores, big end rods for inserts, etc ---- I've seen lots of digital China models, but wonder about the degree of accuracy I will need and how any decimal places I should go )? I tried those sets of "telescoping gauges" but I have a heck of a time getting my readings to repeat with them.
A good "inexpensive" 3"-4" micrometer is getting weird to find, any leads on some good new China stuff?,OR any suggestions for maybe a "inexpensive" micrometer standards (ring, block , etc) that I could better calibrate my old Brown & Sharpe's 3"-4" Mic'?
What cam bearing removal/installation tool do you guy use for these In-liners, that single item is giving me fits trying to find. I can't find a Google source for anything but $150-200-300 Chinese Universals.
Thanks in advnzz for any help!
PS---if there is any other odd or specific hard to find tool you guys can suggest for old Chevy In-Liners please chime in. I would love to know about it before I need it!
Much of the engine's machine work I send off to the old auto machine shop in town (only 1 still around) ; but I re-check, record, and re-assemble most of the work myself.
I know that some of the obscure tools like the dipper/trough/nozzle tools of the early stovebolts' can be almost copied by the dimensions (I have an old nozzle target gauge): but what is really bugging me is some simple stuff.
What kind of lo-priced cylinder bore gauge would you folks suggest (I may also use it on main bearing saddle bores, big end rods for inserts, etc ---- I've seen lots of digital China models, but wonder about the degree of accuracy I will need and how any decimal places I should go )? I tried those sets of "telescoping gauges" but I have a heck of a time getting my readings to repeat with them.
A good "inexpensive" 3"-4" micrometer is getting weird to find, any leads on some good new China stuff?,OR any suggestions for maybe a "inexpensive" micrometer standards (ring, block , etc) that I could better calibrate my old Brown & Sharpe's 3"-4" Mic'?
What cam bearing removal/installation tool do you guy use for these In-liners, that single item is giving me fits trying to find. I can't find a Google source for anything but $150-200-300 Chinese Universals.
Thanks in advnzz for any help!
PS---if there is any other odd or specific hard to find tool you guys can suggest for old Chevy In-Liners please chime in. I would love to know about it before I need it!