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BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES

BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES. List basic units of measure in metric & USCS. Convert measurements between metric & USCS. Identify purpose of commonly used power tools. Identify measuring devices. . BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES. Show proper use of measuring tools. Read a vernier scale.

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BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES

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  1. BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES • List basic units of measure in metric & USCS. • Convert measurements between metric & USCS. • Identify purpose of commonly used power tools. • Identify measuring devices.

  2. BASIC TOOLS & PROCEDURES • Show proper use of measuring tools. • Read a vernier scale. • Show proper use of a micrometer. • Describe measurements taken while working on a transmission.

  3. MEASURING SYSTEMS • United States Customary System • Inches, Feet, Pounds, Gallons • International System (SI) or metric system • mm, meter, gram, liter

  4. US Customary System • Inch is broken down into fractions 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2. • The inch is also broken down by decimals. • tenth of an inch .1 • hundredths of an inch .01 • thousandths of an inch .001

  5. METRICS • The basic measurement unit of length is the meter. • 1 decimeter = .1 meter • 1 centimeter = .01 meter • 1 millimeter = .001 meter

  6. Page 3 • Always use the same diameter, length, grade, & type of fastener. • Never cross thread a fastener. • Always use manufacture’s torque sequence, & specifications. • Always replace fasteners with stretched or damaged threads.

  7. COMMON SPECIAL TOOLS • Line Wrenches - Flare Nut Wrench • Torque Wrenches - Inch pound • Retaining Ring Pliers - page 6 • Power tools - Impact wrench - Air ratchet

  8. LIFTING TOOLS • Jacksnever use without jack stands. • Drive on lifts - Red and Blue. • Twin Post • Side by Side • Always look up lift points inMitchell-On-Demand

  9. SHOP MANUALS • Mitchell-On-Demand • in computer lab and in east wall of shop. • Tool room • Mitchell • Motors • Chilton • Factory Manuals • Go to the Tool room and get a manual.

  10. MEASURING TOOLS • Micrometers - Inside - Outside • Dial or Vernier Caliper • Dial Indicator • Feeler gauge

  11. ENDPLAY • Measure endplay on the transmission on your bench. • Look in the Mitchell manual you checked out from the tool room for the proper procedure.

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