QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Nov 13 2018, 11:27 AM)
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Nov 12 2018, 01:27 PM)
You don't have to torque the up, I never have in close to 30 years building engines.
I use sized plastic tubes and just put the nuts on light finger tight.
Really the surfaces should be flat and it should sit square without torque. If it doesn't sit square something's wrong.
Big bore nickies the casework the cylinders should be a slip fit, the bores should be .005-.010" OS. You may need to clean up the case bore/cylinder OD with a scotchbrite pad. Decking the bore mating surfaces should also be done.
Was just using the steel plate to have a magnetic surface to mount the dial indicator on.
Will be using the Nickies. Going to the shop next week for opening the spigots and decking! Will pass along the slip fit information.
I have mitutoyo dial indicators, I still use a straightedge and feeler gauges. Way faster.
I set my 102mm nickies to .040"this way. Same with the flywheel end play, cheap VW tool and feelers.
I find in both instances it's just as accurate and yes I have done it both ways.