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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 02:19 PM
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I wanted to try the gap range .038 to .043 but cant find a gauge that includes those sizes. Is .038 a metric size? They all come with .035 and .040.
I have them at .040 for now but thought I would try the other sizes.
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I'd call it a .040 with the .038 to .043 the tollerance. That's basically a real tight and a real loose .040 on a wire gauge. You may find a blade type in these sizes for valve lash.
 
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Originally Posted by rockydog53
I wanted to try the gap range .038 to .043 but cant find a gauge that includes those sizes. Is .038 a metric size? They all come with .035 and .040.
I have them at .040 for now but thought I would try the other sizes.
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No gauge can contain every size. You will need to combine sizes. For example .035 + .003 = .038.
 
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Ok thanks. I did see .038 but it is listed as a metric. Like the tight and loose
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A metric gage would be calibrated in millimeters not inches so the measurement would be completely different.
 
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A 1mm feeler gauge measures 0.03937", so just under the 0.040".
 
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No gauge can contain every size. You will need to combine sizes. For example .035 + .003 = .038.
 
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