Author Topic: Digital Level (Read 1778 times)

daveh · « **on:** February 12, 2015 - 11:13:34 AM »

Hey guys,

I'm installing a TKO600 in my 71. I'm looking for a digital level to measure the trans and driveshaft angles. Would the digital level below work? Others online are really expensive and then I found this possibility. What do you think? It's purely a street driven car no racing. If not do you have any reasonable recommendations? Thanks

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-9-in-Digital-Level-THD9403/100653598

Dave

Oldschool · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2015 - 12:11:09 PM »

I don't why any reason it would not work...

73restomod · « **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2015 - 12:53:40 PM »

To avoid any problems it needs to be more accurate than +/- .5 degrees. That has a tolerance of +/- .1, so your gtg. Remember use the oil pan rail to set the angle for the trans, and the pinion snubber mounting pad for the axle. If your axle doesn't have one stick a joint in the pinion yoke and measure cap to cap. Don't forget you complimentary and supplementary rules and you should be gtg.

daveh · « **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2015 - 01:52:51 PM »

Thanks guys I'll go grab that one.

360FISH · « **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2015 - 03:49:01 PM »

If you have a smart phone there are apps that work great. I have an old Android phone and have used it successfully.

roadman5312 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2015 - 03:53:49 PM »

Not sure about the level but when I was looking for an angle meter I found an app (free) for my I Pad. Saved me money.

dodj · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2015 - 06:27:28 PM »

Quote from: 360FISH on February 12, 2015 - 03:49:01 PM

If you have a smart phone there are apps that work great. I have an old Android phone and have used it successfully.

Clinometer. Worked great for me.

Kevin71 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2015 - 07:11:55 PM »

I have a TKO 600 also. It is shimmed up 1 and half off the transmission support bracket. Did you have to shim yours up much and if so how much?

Kevin71 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2015 - 07:46:38 PM »

Just found this one. .2 of a degree accuracy. And cheaper. going to order me on.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=igaging+magnetic+angle+cube&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31679924797&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13177522516526033136&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7ss4dxgb09_b

brads70 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2015 - 08:58:22 PM »

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-angle-gauge-95998.html

I bought one like this at Princes Auto( Canadian version of Harbour freight) on sale for $20

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