Yes, that would work. That's what I have done.

Jim

On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> re: dial gauge
>
> Assuming all surfaces are clean...
>
> Would a thick piece of plate steel mounted to engine lower mount studs
> provide
> a stable enough surface for a dial gauge using a magnetic base?
> I'd make sure the surface of the steel plate was flat.
>
> Can't find a local supplier of this type of dial gauge:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/clamping-dial-indicator-93051.html
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
>
> On 3/29/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >  ..... you'll need a clamp-on dial indicator to do it right.
> > Our friends at HF have one that will work:
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/clamping-dial-indicator-93051.html
>
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