First, install the individual ring into a specific cylinder (we typically begin with cylinder #1 in the engine firing order). The ring must be squared in the bore. You can accomplish this with the end of a dial
If you do not find any marking or if the marking is faded (using a rough brush for cleaning the outside of the carburetor may wear out the markings), then you have to use a Vernier caliper or a good quality steel scale to measure the bore on the engine end in ‘mm’; this gives ...
This new addition let me measure the diameter and roundness of each piston, each bore (the cylinder that the piston moves in), the crankshaft journals (the part of the shaft that rotates within the bearing), the clutch plates/springs and various other bits and bobs. The results? Spot on ...
Cracks in the caliper housing can be dangerous, so a cracked caliper should be replaced. The same goes for any caliper that is leaking brake fluid. High mileage calipers should also be replaced or rebuilt because the seals become hard and brittle. Measure rotor thickness to see if it is sti...