Measuring Tools Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
Degreeing the Camshaft and Checking Valve-to-Piston Clearance

Jeff McCord of LinCo Diesel Performance walks you through degreeing a camshaft and checking valve-to-piston clearance.

Silver Seal Deluxe Valve Stem Height Gauge Set

Silver Seal’s Deluxe Valve Stem Height Gauge Set (Part #KK975DX) comes with five interchangeable billet aluminum measuring bodies. Each body is presentable for reference use. The height gauge set includes a .001 dial indicator with a solid billet aluminum base included and is made in the USA.

Shop Solutions – October 2023

A written warranty provides benefits for you and your customer. It sets expectations, protects both parties and is a great marketing tool that encourages repeat business.

Silver Seal Deluxe Valve Stem Height Gauge Set

The height gauge set includes a .001″ dial indicator with a solid billet aluminum base.

QMP Racing’s MC-1: A Game Changer for Measuring Components

Brad Lagman’s MC-1 is a holistic approach specifically designed to eliminate human error and support the engine builder with value-added tooling that brings accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility and assurance to the high-performance engine building community. As more and more long-time experts in this industry become scarce, the need to replace their knowledge of touch and feel with instruments such as a micrometer is imperative. 

QMP Racing MC-1
Mahr Marameter 844 K Inside Measuring Probes

Mahr has invested in a meticulous overhaul of the tried-and-true Marameter 844 K variable plug measuring system, developing new materials, processes and options to ensure maximum performance, linearity and accuracy.

Mahr Measuring Probe
If You’re Not Measuring, You’re Guessing

Today’s tolerances are much closer than they have ever been and that is why exact measurement is necessary. Way back when, we mostly had to deal with three decimal places. Today we’re going out to four decimal places. Why? What has changed?

Join PERA for a Webinar on Measuring Tools for Geometry and Surface Finish

In this webinar, Bob Dolder of Sunnen Products will cover: measuring tools for geometry and surface finish, tooling and the variety of different abrasives and how they affect honing engine blocks.