How to use a C-Clamp Base Dial Indicator

How to use a C-Clamp 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
0:20 C-Clamp Base indicator introduction
0:44 Purpose of foam inserts
0:55 The C-Clamp base
1:19 Base and extension rods
2:00 0.001" Dial indicator
2:40 Back plunger and removable tip
2:55 Top Cap for small hole adapter
3:35 Installing the small hole adapter
4:25 Two plungers
5:15 Measuring backlash through an oil drain plug
6:15 C-Clamp base setup to measure ring gear backlash
9:40 Loading the plunger
9:47 "Zeroing" the dial indicator
10:00 Backlash measurement
10:50 Proper care and storage of the 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 C-Clamp 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: www.weber.edu/automotive
This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kel...
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QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS:
1. How do you speed up, or slow down, a KZbin video?
2. What is the purpose of the foam pads in the tool case?
3. How many sizes of rods are in the dial indicator kit?
4. How many sizes of rod clamps are in the dial indicator kit?
5. How is the thumbscrew of the C-Clamp to be tightened?
6. What increment of measurement do the tiny marks indicate on the dial indicator in this video?
7. What increment of measurement do the large marks indicate on the dial indicator in this video?
8. How much travel does the plunger of this dial indicator have?
9. What is the purpose of the silver-colored adapter that can be installed on the top side of the dial indicator frame?
10. What makes this dial indicator so delicate and very accurate versus a Harbor Freight dial indicator?
11. How do you zero the dial indicator dial?
12. What is the purpose of the metal thumbscrew by the dial?
13. What does the total Indicated Reading (TIR) mean?
14. Where would the dial indicator be stored when not in use on your workbench?
15. When storing the dial indicator, what precaution should be taken with regard to the plunger?
16. What are you to do if you drop this dial indicator?
17. How do you convert inches to millimeters?
18. How do you convert millimeters to inches?
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Who makes SnapOn's dial indicators?

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What are they used for