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techtalk:ref:genmsr06 [2019/04/02 01:49] hippysmack [Using a Stethoscope or Other to Hunt Down Engine Noises] |
techtalk:ref:genmsr06 [2019/11/10 20:31] hippysmack [Stethoscope] |
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- | A wooden dowel also works well. ((patrickd of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=977525&page=3)) \\ | + | A wooden dowel also works well (transfers noises well). ((patrickd of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=977525&page=3)) \\ |
Hold one end to the engine and stick the other end against your ear. \\ | Hold one end to the engine and stick the other end against your ear. \\ | ||
The dowel not only lets you hear the sounds but it will also let you feel them. \\ | The dowel not only lets you hear the sounds but it will also let you feel them. \\ | ||
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A stethoscope may sound louder in this instance. \\ | A stethoscope may sound louder in this instance. \\ | ||
But a wooden dowel may feel a harder tap easier. \\ | But a wooden dowel may feel a harder tap easier. \\ | ||
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+ | You can hear soft and loud noises as well as feel light ticking to hard knocking sounds. \\ | ||
+ | A wooden handle screwdriver, hammer or a length of 2x4 will also work. \\ | ||
+ | Place one end on the area you're listening to and the other to your ear. \\ | ||
+ | Sound is transferred through the wood. \\ | ||
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+ | | A wooden dowel for a listening tool. ((photos by Hippysmack)) || | ||
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**With the engine at idle listen at**: | **With the engine at idle listen at**: |