Inclinometer repair

Inkyturbo · Post by **Inkyturbo** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:07 pm

On my inclinometer the horizontal level is right, but my fore/aft level is stuck at around +10deg. The lock knob will only go about 1mm counterclockwise before it springs back to straight up. My adjust knob has no effect. Can I just unscrew the faceplate and tinker around in there, or is there another way? Once I open it up, what do I need to look for? Any help would be appreciated.

Eatpants · Post by **Eatpants** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:12 pm

yeah screw with it see whats up maybe one of the weights dropped out or something, hear anything shake in there while you turn, stop, or gas it?

tell us what you find

Eatpants · Post by **Eatpants** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:17 am

found this while messing around on google images

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might help you

Inkyturbo · Post by **Inkyturbo** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:23 am

Cool. Thanks.

Inkyturbo · Post by **Inkyturbo** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 1:51 pm

I took it apart and it seems like the springs are worn and loose. The movements of the weights have no effect on the dials. I was able to at least straighten out the dial but I don't know that it will actually work. Does anyone have any suggestions about fixing it, or should I get another one?

Eatpants · Post by **Eatpants** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:58 pm

get new springs? maybe just snag a new one if you cant figure out whats wrong with it (ive never looked inside one myself)