09-10-2009, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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Universal Base Dial Indicator--Rental???
I am planning on installing a front locker in the H2 this weekend however my biggest hang up is not having a universal base dial indicator kit. I need one that uses a C-Clamp as the H2 front diff is Aluminum and the instructions call for a Clamp style base.
Does anyone know of where I can Rent one from? Seems to buy one of these kits is at minimum $100. If I am going to spend $100 on a tool, I might as well just pull the diff out of the truck and take it to someone and have them install the locker.
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09-10-2009, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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what kind of locker ? if it installs in existing carrier then dont worry just dont mix your shims up when you take it apart
if not are the bearing caps metal ? i do have a magnetic one if you can possibly stick it to them other wise my aluminum magnet is out for repair
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Scotty,
I does not use shims. It has adjustment screws. It is the eaton elocker. and you might be onto an ideal that I had not thought of. I will call eaton to see if they use the same exact carrier for the elocker that is already in my truck. I think the caps are metal. However the manual calls for measuring the lash via the pinon yoke.
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the eaton e-locker is a full carrier locker.
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Yeah I just looked at the drawing again and realized there is no way that its the same carrier as my stock unit. For some reason I just had a brain fart to think that it would be the same carrier with different guts.
The bearing caps are metal but I do not think they have a flat surface that would be ideal for a magnetic base dial indicator.
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Scott just meant that if the locker installed inside the existing carrier (lunchbox lockers like my lockrights) you wouldn't have to mess with it. For what it's worth, gear-setup is one of the few things I just pay to have done... Good luck with it! Robert
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well if you get it out i can set up the backlash for you. the ones that screw back and forth are even easier. toys,zuks,9"fords etc. just let me know.
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Can you bolt a steel plate to one of the access cover holes... then stick a mag base to the plate?
I've worked on a bunch of titanium and aluminium gear boxes and always did it this way... I have a 16" reach mag. base that you can barrow ... need a plunge indicator also? Jeff |
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I will call you friday (tomorrow) got busy today and ran out of time.
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Ive got the starret with the c-clamp base and ive got mag ones and a plate
of steel to put magnetic one on. let me know what you need if you do not find any. Shawn (513)617-3942 |
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Shawn sounds like you da man!! What part of town are you in? I will give you a call later today.
Scotty, I still could use an experienced hand for help with this as I really dont want to fock this up lol.
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I am in Norwood, a couple blocks from Cincinnati Gardens.
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Just got off the phone with Shawn. Great dude! Thanks I will be over there around 3 to pick up that indicator set! Thanks again man!!
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