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MODULE IN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING NC I

GRADE 11
First Quarter
Week 7

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

 Select Measuring Instrument

OBJECTIVES
1. Identify object or component to be measured;
2. Obtain correct specifications from relevant source; and
3. Select appropriate measuring instrument as per job requirement.

PRE-TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following does not fit to the use of precision instruments?
A. Electrical
B. Hit and miss.
C. Mechanical
D. Pneumatic

2. What tool is much better to use In getting the bearing diameter or shim thickness?
A. Steel rule
B. Inside caliper
C. Divider caliper
D. Vernier caliper

3. What does a dial measure?

A. Gap
B. Space
C. Backlash
 D. End space

4. To check the ignition timing of ignition system, what tool must be used?
A. Dim light
B. Flashlight
C. Headlight
D. Strobe light

5. Which of the following instruments is not used for electrical works?

A. Dial gauge
B. Strobe light
C. Multi-tester
D. Engine analyzer

Measuring Instruments and its Application

The following precision instruments/tools are basically used in automotive application

are the following:

A. For Mechanical Use

B. For Electrical Use
 C. For Pneumatic Use
D. For Hydraulic Use

A. For Mechanical Use

1. The Vernier and Micrometer calipers are both precision instrument that can
measure even the smallest and tiniest thickness and diameter of an object. Vernier or
micrometer calipers are usually used in measuring the diameter of engine crankshaft
and camshaft journals pistons and valve adjusting shims. These engine parts need to
be measured in a precise way.

2. Dial gauge is an instrument that measures „thrust‟ or „backlash‟. A backlash is the

result of force that comes from an abnormal clearance or gap between two parts as in
the differential gears.

B. For Electrical Use

1. V.O.M. tester is a multi-tester. It is an electrical instrument that measures or tests the

voltage, resistance and current in a circuit. V.O.M. can be digital or analogue. Digital
reading has digitized screen and a direct number of data can be read at once.
Analogue reading has pointer that determines the reading on the screen.
 2. Engine Analyzer is a compact instrument that tests and measures the following:

a) Contact point resistance

b) Ignition coil resistance
c) Battery voltage
d) Ignition current flow
e) Engine revolution per minute (RPM)
f) Dwell /Cam angle

3. Timing/Strobe light is a device that produces stroboscopic effect from ignition

pulses. Ignition timing is achieved by aligning the timing marks on the crankshaft
pulley and timing cover of the engine

C. For Pneumatic Use

1. Vacuum gauge is an instrument that measures the atmospheric pressure drawn by the
engine. It is also used to find out the air/fuel ratio of the engine.
2. Compression gauge is an instrument that measures the compression pressure of the
engine cylinder.

E. For Hydraulic Use

1. Fuel pump pressure tester is an instrument that has the capability to check the pump
pressure.

2. Oil pressure gauge is an excellent indicator instrument that determines the pressure
of oil flowing.
 3. Temperature gauge is an instrument that determines if the engine temperature is
normal or overheating.

POST-TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following does not fit to the use of precision instruments?
A. Electrical
B. Hit and miss.
C. Mechanical
D. Pneumatic

2. What tool is much better to use In getting the bearing diameter or shim thickness?
A. Steel rule
B. Inside caliper
C. Divider caliper
D. Vernier caliper

3. What does a dial measure?

A. Gap
B. Space
C. Backlash
D. End space

4. To check the ignition timing of ignition system, what tool must be used?
A. Dim light
 B. Flashlight
C. Headlight
D. Strobe light

5. Which of the following instruments is not used for electrical works?

A. Dial gauge
B. Strobe light
C. Multi-tester
D. Engine analyzer