CHAPTER 6
MEASURING
Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able to:
▼ Perform measurements using any of the tools in this chapter.
▼ Have a working understanding of the metric and English systems of measurement.
Lesson Hints:
Discuss decimal values to four places. Describe various measuring instruments, including
cover indicators, micrometers, telescopes, hole gauges, and verniers.
Demonstrations:
1. Using vernier calipers
2. Using a micrometer
3. Using dial indicators
Reading Assignment:
Read pages 176–191 in Automotive Engines: Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, 7E
Written Assignments:
Complete Chapter 6 Study Questions [found on p. 190 of Automotive Engines: Diagnosis,
Repair, Rebuilding, 7E]
Complete Chapter 6 ASE-Style Review Questions [found on pp. 190 of Automotive
Engines, 6EAutomotive Engines: Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, 7E]
Complete Chapter 6 Micrometer Practice Questions [found on p. 191 of Automotive
Engines: Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, 7E]
Answers to Study Questions:
1. 0.100 inch
2. gauge block
3. Vernier
4. 90 degrees to it
5. dial indicator or feeler gauge
6. a revolution counter
7. 127mm
8. 5 inches
9. 61 cubic inches
10. 164 cubic inches
Answers to ASE-Style Review Questions:
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. D
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Answers to Micrometer Practice Questions:
1. 0.220
2. 0.593
3. 0.245
4. 0.139
5. 0.234
6. 0.782
7. 0.471
8. 0.080
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