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Chapter 3
Gauging and Making Connections
Using Connector Gauges
Using Connector Gauges
Review the following information to understand how to read, adjust
and zero connector gauges. If you are familiar with reading, adjusting
and zeroing gauges already, you can move ahead to
Recognizing Gauge Types
Each type of connector uses a different connector gauge. For detailed
descriptions of connector gauges,
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The gauges in all of the kits are screw-on type gauges. Every connector
gauge requires a gauge calibration block to zero the gauge. A gauge is
referred to by the sex of the connector it measures. For example, a male
gauge measures male connectors and a male gauge has a corresponding
female connector.