On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:30:24 -0700 "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 9/17/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:46:34 -0700 "Alex Chamberlain" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001" resolution (quite > > > > adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The > > > > fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information > > > > along. > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least > > > some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from > > > the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. > > > > You fasten the dial indicator to the brake disk hub with a magnetic > > base and put the tip of the indicator on the end of the spindle. Then > > you grab the brake disk with both hands and move it in and out. The > > amount of movement the dial indicator should show should be about > > 0.0005". [That's the gist of what the manual says, anyhow.] > > > > Oh, OK, that makes sense. I get it now. So where did you get the > magnetic base? Same seller? No, from a different seller. Just search eBay for "dial indicator" and you'll get some magnetic bases, too. I don't recall if I also searched for "magnetic base". Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
