Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Automotive
Patent
1993-07-07
1996-04-16
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Automotive
33600, 123 9061, G01D 2100
Patent
active
055071007
ABSTRACT:
A push rod gauge for finding the optimum length of push rods in a push rod engine. The gauge has a mounting bracket which is affixed to a cylinder head after the rocker arm has been removed, a push rod holding channel is held by the face plate and has measuring marks on its outer surface. A push rod member is placed in the conventional position of a push rod and the cam shaft is turned. The position at which the push rod moves an equal length above and below a zero line mark is noted. A push rod is then adjusted or cut to this preferred length. The device can be used on any engine having push rods.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2827710 (1958-03-01), Campbell
patent: 5095862 (1992-03-01), Murphy
Magnet Melvin N.
Magnuson Gerald L.
Averill, Jr. Edgar W.
Fulton Christopher W.
Rivera Engineering, Inc.
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