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It looks like Zoro has them in stock.
If you sign up for their emails you get a 10% promo code.
If you can find $50 of stuff to buy you get free shipping. :p
 
They aren't in stock. They all come from Vermont gage. I emailed them today and they don't have them. I called 3 distributors and they all said they have to access their stock numbers same as me. Even when they say in stock that's not necessarily the case. Email and wait
 
Actually... giving this a little thought...

The .8752 no-go gage should come in at .8750, which is what you want, and the .875 go gage should come in at .8752, which is too big.

The manufacturers cover themselves by saying +-, but my sets are cheap Chinese stuff from Amazon and every one I've measured comes in at -.0002 from nominal.
 
There are also pin gages that are made in the same diameter as the nominal size, so an .875 would work.
I've never dealt with one, you could ask Vermont about them...
 
Steve439 said:
There are also pin gages that are made in the same diameter as the nominal size, so an .875 would work.
I've never dealt with one, you could ask Vermont about them...
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.875 doesn't work. I need .8752 to be absolutely sure I have .0012" clearance.

Johnson lifters measure maximum of .8740
 
89 Fox 427 said:
.875 doesn't work. I need .8752 to be absolutely sure I have .0012". Johnson lifters measure maximum of .8740
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If an .875 gage fits in the hole, the hole is probably .8752 or more, because you can't put exact size parts together. You need a couple tenths minimum even in highly finished surfaces to be able to push them together. That's the problem with using gage pins to measure holes. The rougher the surface, the more clearance you need for it to fit.
 
Yoyodyne said:
If an .875 gage fits in the hole, the hole is probably .8752 or more, because you can't put exact size parts together. You need a couple tenths minimum even in highly finished surfaces to be able to push them together. That's the problem with using gage pins to measure holes. The rougher the surface, the more clearance you need for it to fit.
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That makes sense.
 
89 Fox 427 said:
.875 doesn't work. I need .8752 to be absolutely sure I have .0012" clearance.

Johnson lifters measure maximum of .8740
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A .875 dowel pin should measure right at .8752 if it helps. A dowel is presision ground. The problem would be finding just a single, they usually come in box quantities.
 
mcmaster has .8755 in stock. just rub it for a few days to wear it down. to .8752
 
Yoyodyne said:
McMaster has them
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Yep, I was looking around for someplace that sells singles, and they do have them.
If I had any that big I'd send him one, have boxes of all the small sizes.

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Disclaimer: I only use Holochrome brand, would feel retarded if some other brand wasn't as acurate. The one above says .0001-0003.
 
My lifters are measuring 22.194mm and 22.195mm

Basically .8738"

So if I can find a damn .8750 pin or whatever, we should be clear as long as it goes. Not ideal, but I don't have much more time to waste
 
Boosted Bullet said:
Yep, I was looking around for someplace that sells singles, and they do have them.
If I had any that big I'd send him one, have boxes of all the small sizes.

www.mcmaster.com

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
www.mcmaster.com www.mcmaster.com


Disclaimer: I only use Holochrome brand, would feel retarded if some other brand wasn't as acurate. The one above says .0001-0003.
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The 18-8 stainless one says .8750 to .8752"... so that's pretty much what I'm looking for for $30 and freight.

I'm buying the fucker, thank you
 
Crazy that a Ford line probably cranks out 600 engines a day without slowing down for nothing.
 
89 Fox 427 said:
My lifters are measuring 22.194mm and 22.195mm

Basically .8738"

So if I can find a damn .8750 pin or whatever, we should be clear as long as it goes. Not ideal, but I don't have much more time to waste
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Make sure you make moaning noises when they slide in.
 
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