i have a dial gauge but how am i suppose to use it. is there a special braket i need to hold it in place or what? if so can you point me in the direction to get one?

 

someone has to know.

 

do you mean an indicator? what are you trying to do?

 

yea indicator or what ever the hell its called. i need to set my backlash

 

i use the kind with the plunger in the back set it aginst the ring gear tooth, try to keep it squared up aginst the tooth. i use a mag base. sounds like you need a base. what kind of lug does it have, how is it made to attach?

 

the thing that moves in and out and chages the dial has a threaded portion above it about a half inch long thats what i connects with i think.

 

should be an attachement lug of some type o nthe back. if not then you'd need a base with kit for attaching indicators without lugs. what kind is it? model number? if it's a cheap one might be easier to buy another with a mag base.

 

Here is a pic I found to give you an idea what a magnetic base setup looks like

 

www.mcmaster.com search for "dial indicators"

http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INLMK3?PMK0NO=126050

 

its a Yuasa

300-002ST

no lug in the back.