Quick Question: Feeler gauge recommended?

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Anybody here know a good brand for feeler gauges? need it for a project.
 
cfullgraf said:
Historically, I've purchased whatever feeler gauges that I found. Mostly Craftsman or those available at most auto parts stores.

These days, I'd probably stay away from those made in China.
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I was looking at Amazon and everything sound like it was made by the CCP. Just want to buy something quality that would last light use for a lifetime
 
Mark_Mark said:
Just want to buy something quality that would last light use for a lifetime
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I would suggest feeler gauges be considered a wear item. There are lots of problems you won't solve, and measurements you won't take, if you're trying to pass them on to your kids.

They wear out, mostly by wrinkling. But a set you won't weep over.
 
Mark_Mark said:
IJust want to buy something quality that would last light use for a lifetime
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Feeler gauges are kind of consumable items. They get messed up at times during use, particulaly the very thin ones.

Buying expensive feeler gauges like Starret is not cost effective for the typical ham fisted novice mechanic.

Good, basic feeler gauge sets from auto parts stores or Craftsman style sources will serve you well.
 
cfullgraf said:
Feeler gauges are kind of consumable items. They get messed up at times during use, particulaly the very thin ones.

Buying expensive feeler gauges like Starret is not cost effective for the typical ham fisted novice mechanic.

Good, basic feeler gauge sets from auto parts stores or Craftsman style sources will serve you well.
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didn’t know they were consumables, better buy the cheapest thing with good reviews then
 
AJC1 said:
I believe proto is jdm.... i.like their tools
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Back in the day, when you had solid lifter camshafts (pre 196?) You would need to buy a cheap set @ an auto parts outlet because they get chewed up in the tappet adjustment process. If you want a good machinist grade tool that will be more suitable for guns & reloading projects, a machinist supplier (like Starret) is the way to go.
 
Bcwitt said:
Back in the day, when you had solid lifter camshafts (pre 196?) You would need to buy a cheap set @ an auto parts outlet because they get chewed up in the tappet adjustment process. If you want a good machinist grade tool that will be more suitable for guns & reloading projects, a machinist supplier (like Starret) is the way to go.
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Yep, chewed up a few adjusting tappets on my '67 Chevy pickup back in the day.

As others have said, any auto parts store will have decent ones that will serve you well enough.

chris
 
Not too many anymore would know what this type of feeler gauge is for, have had it on my key ring for about 35 years. Still use it every now and then for a 1966 F100.
 

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Just4FunOldGuns said:
Not too many anymore would know what this type of feeler gauge is for, have had it on my key ring for about 35 years. Still use it every now and then for a 1966 F100.
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I do. I have to type one like yours and another one by AC I believe.

My angled feeler gauge has taken a beating over the years. I have several flat ones and some single ones 12" long.
 
I've got a key chain ring with 4-5 gappers I've picked up over the years, and the Craftsman feelers I bought in the 1970s. They are carbon steel and a few are too rusted to use now. That will happen.

I've also bought cheap feelers because finding shim stock in a particular size isn't an auto parts store item any more, it's machine shop supply. One set of feelers has a few missing now, but it made things up by having a lot of brass ones in it.
 
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