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Old 09-15-2015, 12:57 PM   #15
H. L. Chauvin
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Default Re: Grinding valve stem to increase lash?

When dealing with thousandths of an inch differences, it is sometimes interesting to think about one's feeler gauge in considering:

A. Did your NAPA, Sears, J.C. Whitney or Harbor Freight feeler gauge come from Taiwan, Mexico, the U.S., or some place else?

B. Was your handy micrometer used for measuring your feeler gauge thickness made in the same country as your feeler gauge?

C. After stamping out feeler gauges, did the manufacturer remove the thicker stamping burrs on the outer perimeters of the feeler gauge?

D. Accuracy is important ..... but, best not to loose too much sleep ....... thank goodness for "Safety Factors" incorporated in recommended engineering measurements.
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