>> > <[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.] >> > Craig
>> 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 _______________________________________ I bought a very nice one from Sears about ten years ago for a reasonable price that works well. Hard to say what their price is now after combining with KMart. ======================== Also, I suspect that some of the adjustable Chinese jackstands have proven unreliable. The local Autozone store has replaced them with the old pin type in a heavier duty design with four legs and a 3/8" pin. Sears and Walmart also sell the adjustables but I haven't been in those stores lately. The rachets on the ones I have, which were bought from Walmart, are very easy to engage only half way if you simply slide them under the car and rachet them up. Even though the rachet stands are very convenient, I'm using the pin type when I get under the car from now on. Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D _______________________________________ 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
