lets see your favorite feeler gauge

[ppilotmike]

I hate the feeler gauge set I've got, none work good for adjusting valves. So what do you use?

[Glenn]

I have chromoly pushrods, so loose zero.

I do have a K/D go/no-go feeler gauge and it's very accurate

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[nogoodwithusernames]

I have a similar with the angled ends, works well for doing valve adjustments since you can get the small angled part between the rocker arms. No idea what brand, was a hand-me-down from my dad.
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[volky1970]

Hi,

I am at work right now, but like the topic. I have three sets, one being the oldest and my favorite one with .006 in some brass metal which is all crimpled/disfigured from extensive use.

The brass one was replaced with a new set that I had and never opened but when I opened it I couldn't read the numbers, so bought a new set and that is the one I use now waiting for the numbers to vanish.

Glenn: Like your set.
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[Schepp]

For valves I've got a single .006" that's 12" long x 1/2" wide. Made by Precision Brand. Never have an issue with reach.

[ppilotmike]

thanks for all the reply! I enjoy seeing how others do things.

[Glenn]

[NJ John]

I want to get one of those single size gages with a handle. Empi and others sell them.
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[daveblank]

This set from Snap-On. It has angled, straight, & go/no go. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Feeler-Gauges%2C-Specialty/Feeler-Gauge-Blade-Set-(Green)/FB336GRN

[Glenn]

[chrisflstf]

Porsche P213 Feeler Gauge

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PELTOLP213....gJlL_D_BwE

$11.75

[RWK]

What I have, made by Precision Brand also. Use them in my real job to.
https://www.mcmaster.com/2058A11/
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[Schepp]

I've got a nice Starrett set but it hardy gets used. The long singles get used the most. Its always the same job over and over. For machine work I use a .02" to touch off tools, for the vw its a .006"
Unless you're doing a variety of work no need to buy a full set.

[Cusser]

My feeler gauge is like 50 years old, and the "0.006 inches" is practically all worn off.
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[VW_Jimbo]

I use a single blade from a 12” long set. My Snap On dealer was cool enough to order me 4 of them. I still am working on the first one 30 years later! This was actually straight when purchased!

Better than using those tiny blades. Makes it way easier!
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[raygreenwood]

If one is willing to pay $120 for a set of feeler gauges....I would not spend it on Snap-On. Just spend it on a set of Starrett tapered blades.

Depending on how accurate you want your feeler gauges to be ....when measured with a good 0.0001" micrometer, the Starrett gauges are more accurate than the Snap on (though the Snap on's are no slouch).

But, the best bang for the buck...nearly equal to Starrett are the Mitutoyo sets. Ray

[daveblank]

[earthquake]

I you have a good Hardware store near buy [Not Lowes or HD] you buy single 12" feeler gauge blades pretty cheap, I pick up a .002 blade awhile back from McFadden-Dales for a project and I seam to recall it was only 3.00$ but it was a few years ago.

OK, I just called McFadden- dales and a .006" single 12" blade is $6.10

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