GOODSON VSHG-375 Valve Seat Height Gauge Instructions

June 17, 2024
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GOODSON VSHG-375 Valve Seat Height Gauge

Product Information

Specifications:

  • Model: VSHG-375 Valve Seat Height Gauge
  • Adjustable gauge position
  • Fully adjustable seat contact probe
  • Accommodates seat diameters from 0.750 to 3.000
  • Calibrated for .375 Top Pilot

Product Usage Instructions

Preparation:

  1. Unpack and check for shipping damage.
  2. Select and install the pilot to fit the guide diameter.
  3. Slide the tool body over the pilot.
  4. Adjust the seat contact probe to valve seat face ensuring contact with the fire deck.

Usage Steps:

  1. Rotate the gauge clockwise and counterclockwise on the pilot.
  2. Zero (0) the gauge at the minimum reading by rotating the adjustable bezel.
  3. Check all seats for depth and zero on the deepest point.
  4. Grind or cut to match the zero depth for uniformity.

FAQ

Q: What diameters can the VSHG-375 Valve Seat Height Gauge accommodate?
A: The gauge can fit seat diameters ranging from 0.750 to 3.000.

Preparation

Unpack and check for shipping damage. Complete unit shown at right.

  1. Select and install pilot to fit guide diameter.
  2. Slide tool body over pilot.
  3. Adjust seat contact probe to valve seat face. Adjust the gauge so it contacts the fire deck
  4. Rotate the gauge clockwise and counter-clockwise on pilot.
  5. Zero (0) the gauge at the minimum reading by rotating the adjustable bezel. Check all seats for depth. Zero on the deepest and grind or cut to this depth.GOODSON -VSHG-375-Valve -Seat-Height-Gauge-FIG- \(3\)

Instructions

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  • Use to confirm seat to fire deck height
  • Helps set the combustion chamber volume
  • Adjusts for all popular valve seat diameters
  • Gauge is accurate to .001″ (order EDI-1 as replacement)
  • Seat contact probe aligns on valve seat while the gauge rides along the fire deck
  • Pilot aligns in the valve guide
  • Available for .375″ top pilots only

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