<VV> Use of Digital Camera

[Marc Sheridan]

John,
That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I've used my camera for historical
purposes, so I can put it back together after I tear it apart, but I've
never thought of using it for diagnosis. I'll remember your tip, next time I
have a problem in a hard to see place.

Marc Sheridan

From: <JohnB10968@aol.com>


> This is a tip that is so obvious that I suppose most of you are already
doing
> it.  If you have a digital camera that can transfer pictures to your
> computer, it can be used to visualize hard to see (without a lot of work)
places on
> your Corvair.  I had a need to check condition of clutch connections under
dash
> - but my aged and stiff back preclude much climbing around to see them.
> Voila!  Took digital camera, set it on close-up with flash and took a
bunch of
> shots under the dash - mainly focusing on brake and clutch pedals and
attachments.
> Didn't use viewfinder, just pointed lens towards appropriate spot and took
> picture.  Transferred photos from camera to computer and then viewed them
full
> size on computer screen - worked great and I was able to determine where
clutch
> petal needed lubrication, condition of cable and fittings, etc. etc.
Saved a
> lot of aches and pains.  Lots of places this should work on your cars.
>
> John Blower
> '64 Monza Convertible, CORSA Member