Measuring valve lift

[blandy 29]

Afternoon all a bit of a Random question. How are you guys measuring lift with a dial gauge? I can’t seem to get anywhere near the lifter to get a accurate reading on my gti6 engine.

 

At the moment no special cams but as there’s not a lot else to do I thought I’d play around in the garage and learn a bit. 

[welshpug 1,657]

just a longer than standard probe, needs to be fairly thin but still stiff enough to not deflect.

[blandy 29]

I’ve got 3mm tig wire as a extension but can’t seem to get on the lifter to get a accurate result.  If that’s all you do I’ll need to try harder lol. Are you measuring on cylinder 1 or 4?  
i proabably need to make a new plate for the magnetic stand to sit on which may make things a little easier 

Edited May 9, 2020 by blandy

[petert 586]

I use an allen key, silver soldered into screw head.