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techtalk:ref:tools161 [2019/03/27 18:08] – [Stethoscope (and other listening devices)] hippysmacktechtalk:ref:tools161 [2024/01/24 22:42] (current) – hippysmack
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 Then it's less strain on the ears. \\ Then it's less strain on the ears. \\
  
-|Mechanic stethoscope. ((photos by asasial of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=977525&page=3)) \\ The black partition at the end of the tape measure is where the diaphragm is. Note the size of the diaphragm.||+|Mechanic stethoscope. ((photos by asasial of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/107497-using-a-stethoscope-to-listen-to-the-engine/page3?t=977525&page=3)) \\ The black partition at the end of the tape measure is where the diaphragm is. Note the size of the diaphragm.||
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 ===== Screwdriver ===== ===== Screwdriver =====
 You can use a screwdriver as a listening device. \\ You can use a screwdriver as a listening device. \\
-Grab a big (biggest you have) screwdriver from your toolbox. ((tich of the XLFORUM  http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4991111&highlight=stethoscope#post4991111)) \\+Grab a big (biggest you have) screwdriver from your toolbox. ((tich of the XLFORUM  https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/169843-whine-chirping-sound-like-a-bird-in-my-intake-or-carb/page2?highlight=stethoscope#post3626785)) \\
 Put the metal end on the area you wish to listen to and your ear on the top of the handle. \\ Put the metal end on the area you wish to listen to and your ear on the top of the handle. \\
 Noise is transferred through the screwdriver to your ear. \\ Noise is transferred through the screwdriver to your ear. \\
  
 +===== Wooden Dowel / Stick =====
 +A wood stick transfers noises well. \\
 +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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