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#7044270 Idle Tube & Idle Down Channel Restriction Measurements

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Cliff Ruggles:
What are you using to "measure" them?

The most accurate will be using a precision numbered bit in a small pin vise.   Be aware that many cheap "import" numbered drill bit sets are not very accurate.  I would verify the size of the bit with a good micrometer and avoid imported bit sets altogether.  Even if they are the correct size they break WAY too easily for my liking.

Best to step up and buy the better USA made sets instead......IMHO.....

Brian B.:
I used an imported numbered drill set that I found to not be accurate.  I now check each drill with a two different micrometers.  One of which My Dad, a retired tool designer from International Harvester, gave me. His old school Lufkin No. 1911 Micrometer is dead on and my "go to" device now.

Cliff Ruggles:
The Chinese have improved their drill bits considerably over the years, but most are WAY too hard, often not sized correctly and break easily.  We don't see big problems with larger ones, but in the smaller sizes I find them pretty much useless for working on carburetors.  They will break without warning and cause more trouble than what they are worth.  IF you using precision drill bits for this sort of work, "cowboy" up and buy the good stuff and some pin vises to hold them and you'll get better results and sleep better at night!.......FWIW....

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