Bore gauge setup proceedure & valve guide measurements - NISSAN TD42 diesel engine #1196

With all the valves, valve springs & stem seals removed we now have access to complete the interal measurements of the valve guides. This isn't a difficult job, though it does rerquire at the very least a set of ball gauges & micrometer ideally or good quality digital verniers at a push. In this video I use a mini-bore gauge made by INSIZE, a really well made tool that not only increases the accuracy of the readings but also the reduced the time to complete the inspection too. The video includes how to setup a bore gauge using a Micrometer - an essential process to be able to obtain meaningfull readings on the tool. So, in this video we complete a full set of internal measurements on cylinder 1's intake & exhaust valve guides. If you are planning a cylinder head or engine rebuild it's important you complete all of the necessary checks to avoid premature failure of the engine further down the line. A set of ball gauges is around $80 new, though you can often pick them up second hand much cheaper. Analogue type Micrometers are also relatively cheap these days too so even if you are on a budget project it's still possible to complete these important checks. Hope you find the video helpful. All the best Andy Thanks for watching, producing these videos does cost a great deal of time & some money too. I'm hoping you found this & other videos on the channel entertaining/helpful if you did then maybe you'd beable to send over a dollar or two to help support the channel so we can keep doing what we do best. If not then you can help in other ways - why not share the video you enjoyed on your facebook or other Social media platform - it's amazing how one single post can then be shared causing a sudden surge in views! Here's a link to Mrs Mechanic's new YouTube channel, you'll see lots of behind the scenes videos & also her epic ride down the full length of New Zealand on a tiny Honda Monkey motorcycle - off road!! https://www.youtube.com/@onelittlelady Now, remember, you can get your dirty hands on the new Andy Mechanic Merchandise through the new Andy Mechanic Zazzle store, just click on the link below: https://www.zazzle.co.nz/store/andymechanicyoutube Also, if you’re keen to get an embroidered work shirt or jacket then visit: http://andymechanic.uniformnz.com/ Both Zazzle & UniformNZ can ship to anywhere in the World so if you are far far away then just email them for a quote. You can also become a Patron to the Andy Mechanic YouTube channel. Patrons get special access to up and coming projects, future info about the channel & of course background info on the Tool Girls too! Here’s a link: www.patreon.com/Andymechanic If you'd like to send something through by post - a letter to be read out in the 'Mail Call' videos or maybe a parcel containing a surprise for your favorite Tool Girl, maybe a new tool for us to use in a video or a YouTube channel sticker for the cabinet door or toolbox then you can send it here: Andy Mechanic YouTube channel PO Box 6265 Victoria Street West Auckland Post Code 1142 New Zealand You'll be sure to get a shout out on one of the videos too! ….or just flick me an email: [email protected] Thanks for all your support, until next time... Andy