Picking a Dial Indicator

[wfopete]

After years of bumming off of friends, I decided to get my own dial indicator for setting timing on my Pentons. I'd like one that comes as with accessories for  reads both mm and thousandths, interchangeable contact point, spark plug adapter, relativity EZ to read and fits while the motor is still in the frame.

Recommendations?

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[tofriedel]

Pete,

I have been using Central Tools Timing Equipment since the early 70's and I still have and use all of my original indicators.  My set does not have the conversion for metric VS inches.  But I never needed it while working on MC's.


Check it out here - http://www.centraltools.com/.

Tony

[thrownchain]

I too have a set dating back to the 70's, well made, and accurate. And you can still get parts if needed. And they come standard and metric, so if you want metric, buy it that way.

[454MRW]

Although not the same exact model as I have, this type of digital Indicator is very handy, which also includes the necessary extensions, offers metric or inch measurements, and can easily be zero set by the touch of a button. Gary Ellis showed me by using an old spark plug and breaking out the porcelain insulator and slipping a thin rubber hose into the plug, you can easily create your own custom holder. I usually also slip a short piece of hose or vacuum cap on the contact point. Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-Digital-Indicator1-0-25mm-0-0005-Large-LCD-/360144436708?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53da47fde4

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R

[wfopete]

Thanks gents, those digital indicators are tempting.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good

[tofriedel]

Pete,

I have been using Central Tools Timing Equipment since the early 70's and I still have and use all of my original indicators.  My set does not have the conversion for metric VS inches.  But I never needed it while working on MC's.


Check it out here - http://www.centraltools.com/.

Tony

[thrownchain]

I too have a set dating back to the 70's, well made, and accurate. And you can still get parts if needed. And they come standard and metric, so if you want metric, buy it that way.

[454MRW]

Although not the same exact model as I have, this type of digital Indicator is very handy, which also includes the necessary extensions, offers metric or inch measurements, and can easily be zero set by the touch of a button. Gary Ellis showed me by using an old spark plug and breaking out the porcelain insulator and slipping a thin rubber hose into the plug, you can easily create your own custom holder. I usually also slip a short piece of hose or vacuum cap on the contact point. Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electronic-Digital-Indicator1-0-25mm-0-0005-Large-LCD-/360144436708?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53da47fde4

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT & 77 250 Black Widow
1979 Husqvarna OR390
1976-78 RM & 77-79 PE Suzuki's
1974 CR250M 07 CR125R 79 CR250R

[wfopete]

Thanks gents, those digital indicators are tempting.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good