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VW 387 — Dial Gauge Bracket

VW 387

Known manufacturer(s): Unknown

Stock Numbers
NATO Stock Number (NSN) 5120-21-896-7697

The VW 387 is a general purpose dial gauge bracket that can be used:

  • in conjunction with VW 385/17 and a dial gauge to measure the carrier axial play,
  • in conjunction with VW 385/17, a threaded rod (or VW 294b/3), and a dial gauge to measure pinion axial play,
  • in conjunction with VW 388, VW 521/4, VW521/8, dial gauge extension VW 382/10, and a dial gauge to measure the crown gear backlash.

For other tools, see this list of Iltis-related specialty tools.

Uses

Measurement of Carrier Axial Play
Measurement of Carrier Axial PlayClick image to enlarge.

Measurement of Carrier Axial Play)
Measurement of Carrier Axial PlayClick image to enlarge.

Measurement of Pinion Axial Play
Measurement of Pinion Axial PlayClick image to enlarge.

Measurement of Crown Gear Backlash
Measurement of Crown Gear BacklashClick image to enlarge.

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