PROFORM PARTS Introduces Professional Dial Bore Indicator Gauge

PROFORM PARTS Introduces Professional Dial Bore Indicator Gauge

PROFORM PARTS is famous for their high-quality, though inexpensive line of engine building tools. They cover the gamut of tools from a spark plug indexing tool to this professional quality Dial Bore Indicator Gauge (#67411) in its own high-impact carrying case.

PROFORM PARTS (www.proformparts.com) is famous for their high-quality, though inexpensive line of engine building tools. They cover the gamut of tools from a spark plug indexing tool to this professional quality Dial Bore Indicator Gauge (#67411) in its own high-impact carrying case. This gauge kit will accurately measure bores from two to six inches in .0005-inch increments. That covers everything from antique engines through Sixties muscle cars and up to today’s top fuel motors.

Anyone who is familiar with engines knows the frustration of installing a new piston in a slightly out of shape bore. With this PROFORM Dial Bore Indicator Gauge those types of problems can be avoided. The extendable handle allows for measuring almost any size of rod or cylinder bore to perfection. If you’re into building street or race engines, PROFORM has all the affordable hand tools you could ever need for a home or professional shop. Visit www.proformparts.com to preview all their tools as well as their complete line of internal and external engine parts.

For additional information on all their quality automotive products, contact PROFORM/SPECIALTY AUTO PARTS, Inc., P.O. Box 306, Roseville, MI 48066, Phone: (586) 774-2500, Fax: (586) 774-7775.

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