goodson tools and supplies for engine builders calibrating and maintaining your precision machinists...
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GOODSONTools and Supplies for Engine Builders
Calibrating and Maintaining
Your Precision Machinists Level
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Replacing the Vial
Step One• Remove the 3/8” top
nut• Be sure to leave the
bottom nut in place
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Replacing the Vial
Step Two• Remove the slotted
screw on the opposite end completely
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Replacing the Vial
• Spherical chamfered end mounts with screw and spherical washer
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Replacing the Vial
• The straight, non-chamfered hole mounts on the stud.
• Be sure the bottom nut is in place before placing the replacement vial.
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Replacing the Vial
Step Three• Tighten the screw to
only 1 to 2 inch pounds, maximum
NOTE: If you get the screw too tight at this time, you risk breaking the vial as you adjust the leveling nuts (step eight)
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Replacing the Vial
Step Four• Install the adjuster
nut finger-tight at this time.
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Replacing the Vial
Step Five• Uncover the vial and
prepare to calibrate the level
NOTE: Always store the level with the vial covered.
While replacing the level vial assembly, be careful and keep the vial cover closed.
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Calibrating the Level
With your new level vial installed, you are now ready to calibrate the level
Select a flat smooth surface. Ideally a machined surface such as the table of a
guide and seat machine or head resurfacer.
Clean the surface and remove any nicks.
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Calibrating the Level
Step Six• Use a pencil or Sharpie
to draw a line around the level base
• Use this outline to place the level in the same place each time you rotate the level end to end while calibrating.
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Calibrating the Level
Step Seven• Rotate the level 180˚
(end for end) and observe where the bubble aligns each time. You will be splitting the difference as you adjust the leveling nuts.
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Calibrating the Level
Step Eight• Adjust the nuts to
raise or lower the vial bubble.
NOTE: Always raise and lower the nuts simultaneously. Maintain a slight locking pressure on the level mounting ear.
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Calibrating the Level
Raise this end 1/2 of the difference (see step seven)
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Calibrating the Level
This is the result of the adjustment made using the readings observed in step seven.
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Calibrating the Level
Success!• When you can rotate
the level 180˚ (end to end) and the reading repeats, your level is calibrated.
NOTE: You do NOT need to have the bubble at the center of the level for it to be calibrated. You must only repeat the reading when rotating end for end.
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Calibrate the Level
Step Nine• Snug down the
fasteners. DO NOT over tighten!
• Check your readings to be sure nothing has moved. If it has, repeat adjustment procedures.
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Level Your Work
You are now ready to level your work.When leveling, always back level. Rotate your level 180˚ to be sure it repeats.
It’s quick insurance that your level is remaining true.