[Vwdiesel] IP gauge specs

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so, pretty much any gauge ought to work.   I have one I bought on sale at harbor freight (just 'cause I figured it was a good price & i'd need sooner or later...wasn't thinking of the IP....)...so it would probably be fine as long as I can attach it properly to the pump, eh?
-c

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> From: "gary" <gbangs at cfl.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] IP gauge specs
> Sent: 03 May 2005 14:42:13
>
>  Eek!
>  
>  Not 2", but around 5mm.
>  
>  1-2mm for a 'pre-load', and another 2-3mm for the plunger travel.
>  
>  -Gary
>  
>  On Tue, 2005-05-03 at 09:49 -0400, chris granju wrote:
>  > Are there specific specs (length of travel?  Etc.)  needed for the
>  > travel/dial gauge to time an injection pump?
>  >
>  > Seems I read 2" of travel was needed...
>  >
>  > -c
>  > (posted in blissful ignorance)
>  >
>  >
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