Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 13Get this manual
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2-13 Calipers
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Inside and outside calipers are useful devices to have if you need to measure something quickly and precise measurement is not necessarySimply take the reading and then hold the calipers on an accurate steel ruleDIAL INDICATORS
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dial indicator is gauge that utilizes dial face and needle to register measurementsThere is movable contact arm on the dial indicatorWhen the arms moves, the needle rotates on the dialDial indicators are calibrated to show readings in thousandths of an inch and typically, are used to measure end-play and runout on various partsDial indicators are quite easy to use, although they are relatively expensiveA variety of mounting devices are available so that the indicator can be used in number of situationsMake certain that the contact arm is alwavs oarallel to the movement of the work being measured05002P05
Fig40 and inside diameter measurements, usually to 0.001 inch accuracy