Canadian Forum Canadian users, post event and club info here.

Who's a Machinist?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 05:49 PM
  #1  
Feds's Avatar
Thread Starter
More Mazdas than Sense
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,168
Likes: 0
From: Sunny Downtown Fenwick
Who's a Machinist?

Hey guys, I'm in the planning stages for rebuilding my differential. The FSM calls for a 7.3" measurement with a micrometer. Does anyone have a 7-8" mic that would be willing to lend it, or vice up a semi-rebuilt diff for some measurements?

Thanks.
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:57 PM
  #2  
dufourmike's Avatar
TRUST PWRD
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
From: Welland
Im pretty sure i have one(at work), ill call you tomorrow
Reply
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 10:53 PM
  #3  
brent clement's Avatar
Fabricator and builder
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
From: Innisfil, Ontario
If it's only calling for a 7.3" measurement a vernier would be fine. What's the tolerance? If it's more than .003-.004" a vernier (and someone experienced) will do just fine. If you bring it by the shop I'll measure it for you if you like. How far are you from Barrie?
Reply
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:43 PM
  #4  
Feds's Avatar
Thread Starter
More Mazdas than Sense
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,168
Likes: 0
From: Sunny Downtown Fenwick
Originally Posted by brent clement
If it's only calling for a 7.3" measurement a vernier would be fine. What's the tolerance? If it's more than .003-.004" a vernier (and someone experienced) will do just fine. If you bring it by the shop I'll measure it for you if you like. How far are you from Barrie?
Thanks brent, but the short answer is "way too far"... Next thing is to call Steve at Scarborough to get some rebld prices.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 04:41 PM
  #5  
dufourmike's Avatar
TRUST PWRD
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 969
Likes: 0
From: Welland
Sorry feds, i dotn have one that big. not too many ceramic cutting tools that big
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:16 PM
  #6  
rotaryracer11's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: cold
Originally Posted by brent clement
If it's only calling for a 7.3" measurement a vernier would be fine. What's the tolerance? If it's more than .003-.004" a vernier (and someone experienced) will do just fine. If you bring it by the shop I'll measure it for you if you like. How far are you from Barrie?

i wouldnt trust my life with a vernier with a 4 thou tolerance...mic ftw
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 09:52 AM
  #7  
brent clement's Avatar
Fabricator and builder
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 936
Likes: 0
From: Innisfil, Ontario
Whatever, let's not clutter his thread. Anyone that's used the measuring tools for any amount of time should be fine with a vernier to less than .004". I've been in the tool and die trade for 14+ yrs now (just in case you doubt my credentials). I'm not looking for a pissing contest just trying to help the guy out, a mic is obviously better but not always necessary. Peace.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jkstill
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
12
May 27, 2010 07:15 PM
Louis M
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
8
Nov 12, 2003 05:13 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:51 AM.