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techtalk:ref:tools108 [2019/03/24 19:31] hippysmack [Stethoscope] |
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| Sound, and it's interpretation, is a totally subjective thing. \\ | Sound, and it's interpretation, is a totally subjective thing. \\ | ||
| What 'sounds' bad to one doesn't to another. \\ | What 'sounds' bad to one doesn't to another. \\ | ||
| + | You'll here noises from all over the engine. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=977525&page=4)) \\ | ||
| + | The trick is being able to decipher which ones come from where and if they sound correct or not. \\ | ||
| + | Unfortunately, experience is the best teacher here and you do need a known good engine as a reference point. \\ | ||
| However, this method can be used to hear differences in moving parts in the engine. \\ | However, this method can be used to hear differences in moving parts in the engine. \\ | ||
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| Or, bite the bullet and take it to an experienced wrench with enough experience to at least narrow things down a bit. \\ | Or, bite the bullet and take it to an experienced wrench with enough experience to at least narrow things down a bit. \\ | ||
| But that may also be a subjective opinion. \\ | But that may also be a subjective opinion. \\ | ||
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| + | This method is also good for detecting air leaks. \\ | ||
| ===== Stethoscope ===== | ===== Stethoscope ===== | ||
