KIT- 5023323 - Caterpillar

Gauges other than the 6V87 Valve Stem Gauges can be used to measure the valve stems. One example of this is the 652 MJZ Universal Dial Bench Gauge. See the illustration. This gauge can be used with metric plug gauges to check all valve stems in Caterpillar Engines. The plug gauges are used to set the dial indicator to the minimum "use again" dimension. The valve stem can then be put in position under the indicator tip. The indicator will then show if the valve stem is within the "use again" specifications.
The 652 MJZ Universal Dial Bench Gauge is available from:
L.S. Starrett Company
Athol, MA 01331
U.S.A.
Phone: 617-249-3551
Telex: 928-427
The metric plug gauges are available in .005 mm increments from:
Helco Precision Cutting Tools And Gages, Inc.
4450 Virginia
St. Louis, MO 63111
U.S.A.
Phone: 314-752-9555
Use of the universal dial bench gauge to check a valve stem.