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2-12 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Eventually, you are going to have to measure somethingTo do this, you will need at least few precision tools in addition to the special tools mentioned earlierMICROMETERSCALIPERS
Micrometers and calipers are devices used to make extremely precise measurementsThe simple truth is that you really won't have the need for many of these items just for simple maintenanceYou will probably want to have at least one precision tool such as an outside caliper to measure rotors or brake pads, but that should be sufficient to most basic maintenance proceduresShould you decide on becoming more involved in boat engine mechanics, such as repair or rebuilding, then these tools will become very importantThe success of any rebuild is dependent, to great extent on the ability to check the size and fit of components as specified by the manufacturerThese measurements are made in thousandths and ten-thousandths of an inch Fig34 Cylinder compression test results are extremely valuable indicators of internal engine condition Micrometers