Misalignment of the drive shaft and...

Question 1 / 270705eccefa3bacbc34ba4d47d12

Question 1 of 270705eccefa3bacbc34ba4d47d12

Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Shaft alignment methods used in small craft and engine rooms • What kind of tool can measure small gaps between two flat metal surfaces? • Difference between tools that measure distance vs. tools that measure clearance/thickness

💭 Think About

• When checking flange misalignment, are you more concerned with measuring a large span, an internal diameter, or a tiny gap between mating surfaces? • Which of these tools would a mechanic slip between two flanges to see how much separation or unevenness is present? • Which options are usually used for layout or long measurements, and which are for precision gap checks?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which tools are designed specifically to measure clearances or gaps rather than overall length or diameter • Eliminate any tool that would be too large or awkward to fit between closely-mated flanges • Verify which tool a marine mechanic would typically use along with a dial indicator when aligning coupling flanges on a shaft

Question 1 of 27070

Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or __________.

feeler gage

adjustable trammel

inside micrometer

sighting device

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