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alanwoodieman · 10-12-2023, 11:02 AM

what is it used for? given to me in a ford script box part number 651-B EQUIV GK-32-8899 description inclinometer

richard crow · 10-12-2023, 11:10 AM

looks like something used in air craft

rockfla · 10-12-2023, 11:11 AM

It would fit nicely in my WWII Ford Jeep. Tells you the angle at which you are leaning, left or right......OR NOT!!! Perhaps for Marmon-Harrington equipped vehicles too???

34fordy · 10-12-2023, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

It would fit nicely in my WWII Ford Jeep. Tells you the angle at which you are leaning, left or right......OR NOT!!! Perhaps for Marmon-Harrington equipped vehicles too???

Were the MB and GPW models identical rockfla?

petehoovie · 10-12-2023, 11:27 AM

Vintage aircraft inclinometer ball style AN 5744-2

cas3 · 10-12-2023, 01:11 PM

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alanwoodieman · 10-12-2023, 04:34 PM

kind of knew it was for aircraft. served on and experimental device in the Navy and we had them on the bridge with a big red line we were told if it went past that line we could turn turtle---well let me tell you we went well beyond that line and the device shuddered and shook but never turned turtle

Terry,OH · 10-13-2023, 06:52 AM

Your part may be a replacement part for a larger assembly since the mounting of the gauge is critical to it's function.

Andy · 10-14-2023, 08:52 PM

I don’t think aircraft. Maybe a tractor accessory

Ol' Ron · 10-14-2023, 10:49 PM

Tells you when to shift, when climbing a hill. I couldn't resist. I have no idea.
Gramps

51 MERC-CT · 10-15-2023, 02:36 AM

My old Piper J3 had one. used to help make coordinated level turns using stick,rudder and elevator to keep the ball centered.

flatford8 · 10-15-2023, 07:36 AM

To help someone who’s had to much drink get through a doorway........Mark

Bob C · 10-15-2023, 10:54 AM

Looks like 51 Merc got it.

kbinde2 · 10-15-2023, 11:53 AM

Right after retirement I worked as a "Seasonal" with the state, mowing highway grass medians and buffer areas, some bridge and overpass approaches with rather steep incline. Most tractor/mower equipment had an inclinometer to warn the operator of possible "roll-over" situations. I suppose if you started to roll, you could get a glimpse of the angle you had reached,..!!

petehoovie · 10-15-2023, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

Looks like 51 Merc got it.

1952henry · 10-16-2023, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cas3

Those are on every road grader

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10-12-2023, 11:10 AM	#2
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: Ford inclinometer looks like something used in air craft

10-12-2023, 11:27 AM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Ford inclinometer Vintage aircraft inclinometer ball style AN 5744-2 __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 10-12-2023 at 11:34 AM.

10-12-2023, 01:11 PM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,577	Re: Ford inclinometer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those are on every road grader

10-12-2023, 04:34 PM	#7
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: Ford inclinometer kind of knew it was for aircraft. served on and experimental device in the Navy and we had them on the bridge with a big red line we were told if it went past that line we could turn turtle---well let me tell you we went well beyond that line and the device shuddered and shook but never turned turtle

10-13-2023, 06:52 AM	#8
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Ford inclinometer Your part may be a replacement part for a larger assembly since the mounting of the gauge is critical to it's function.

10-14-2023, 08:52 PM	#9
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,771	Re: Ford inclinometer I don’t think aircraft. Maybe a tractor accessory

10-14-2023, 10:49 PM	#10
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Ford inclinometer Tells you when to shift, when climbing a hill. I couldn't resist. I have no idea. Gramps

10-15-2023, 02:36 AM	#11
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Ford inclinometer My old Piper J3 had one. used to help make coordinated level turns using stick,rudder and elevator to keep the ball centered. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

10-15-2023, 07:36 AM	#12
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: Ford inclinometer To help someone who’s had to much drink get through a doorway........Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

10-15-2023, 11:53 AM	#14
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Re: Ford inclinometer Right after retirement I worked as a "Seasonal" with the state, mowing highway grass medians and buffer areas, some bridge and overpass approaches with rather steep incline. Most tractor/mower equipment had an inclinometer to warn the operator of possible "roll-over" situations. I suppose if you started to roll, you could get a glimpse of the angle you had reached,..!!