How to use a Vise Grip Base Dial Indicator

How to use a Vise-Grip Base Dial Indicator. This video is intended for students in my manual drivetrain and automatic transmissions classes as well as anyone who is interested in basic precision measurements.

TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:15 Grip Base Dial indicator introduction
0:37 Purpose of foam inserts
0:55 Plunger Tip extensions
1:00 Dial indicator type
1:40 Vise grip base
1:53 Flexible arm
2:17 Clamping vise grip base
4:14 Attaching the flexible arm
6:04 Taking the end play out of the flexible arm
8:28 Attach the dial indicator to the flexible arm
8:54 Positioning the dial indicator plunger
10:02 "Zeroing" the dial indicator
10:30 Measuring ring gear backlash
11:20 Proper care and storage of dial indicator

This video helps cover content related to the 2017 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Required Supplemental Tasks - Tools and Equipment:
1. Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.
2. Identify standard and metric designation.
3. Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.
4. Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
5. Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e. micrometer, dial indicator, dial-caliper).

ABOUT US
Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Ardell Brown Technology Wing - Transmission Lab. This is part of a series of videos on Precision Measurements and tool care - Basic use and care of a Vise-Grip Base Dial Indicator.

This procedure is taught as part of our 2-year associated degree program. For more information on the Weber Automotive program, visit: http://www.weber.edu/automotive

This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kel...

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QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS:
1. How do you speed up, or slow down, a Youtube video?
2. What is the purpose of the foam pads in the tool case?
3. When would a Vise-Grip base dial indicator be a better choice than a magnetic base dial indicator?
4. How are Vise-Grip pliers adjusted so they will grip what they are attached to?
5. How should the flexible arm be attached to the Vise-Grip base?
6. What is the purpose of the red lever at the base of the flexible arm?
7. How is the flexible arm adjusted to stay in place when taking a measurement?
8. What should you do if the flexible arm will not stay in place while taking a measurement?
9. Where would the dial indicator be stored when not in use on your workbench?
10. When storing the dial indicator, what precaution should be taken with regard to the plunger?
11. What are you to do if you drop this dial indicator?
12. How do you convert inches to millimeters?
13. How do you convert millimeters to inches?

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