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A31Woody · 02-28-2017, 08:47 PM

My Google Fu is weak this evening and I'm sure this has been covered on the barn before...

Does anyone have a photo, video or diagram showing the proper way to measure the lash in a timing gear?

I've head both feeler gauges and dial indicator, which is best?

If feeler gauges, I assume we're talking about the stick type vs. blade type... correct?

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Patrick L. · 03-01-2017, 08:05 AM

You could use an indicator or feeler strip. I just stick the fattest feeler strip between the gears that will slide in. Should be .003-.005". Over .009-.010" is too much lash and a rattle will result.

Jim Brierley · 03-01-2017, 01:26 PM

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Check in several locations, I usually do 4 different spots. All gears are not concentric.

02-28-2017, 08:47 PM	#1
A31Woody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 136	Measuring timing gear lash My Google Fu is weak this evening and I'm sure this has been covered on the barn before... Does anyone have a photo, video or diagram showing the proper way to measure the lash in a timing gear? I've head both feeler gauges and dial indicator, which is best? If feeler gauges, I assume we're talking about the stick type vs. blade type... correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@edselsadventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edselsadventures/

03-01-2017, 08:05 AM	#2
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Measuring timing gear lash You could use an indicator or feeler strip. I just stick the fattest feeler strip between the gears that will slide in. Should be .003-.005". Over .009-.010" is too much lash and a rattle will result.

03-01-2017, 01:26 PM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Measuring timing gear lash Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check in several locations, I usually do 4 different spots. All gears are not concentric.