Automotive "stethoscopes" are available thru many sources. Check Snap-On or
Mac,
or your local speed shop (hey, Sears probably has 'em). They work great for
pin-pointing noise.
WFO
Eddie Sheffield wrote:
> On Thursday 23 August 2001 08:27 pm, DLancer7676@cs.com wrote:
>
> > Probably not cheap but don't jump to conclusions till you have pinpointed
> > the knocking with a stethoscope or broom handle. Knocking is usually worse
> > than pecking, but it may not be the engine. You might remember my knocking
> > sound that ended up being a loose flywheel. Engine pull, but lots easier
> > and less expensive than an engine rebuild.
>
> It seems my car has developed a fairly strong knock as well - I knew I
> shouldn't have asked about how to ID a spun bearing a few weeks ago! Anyway,
> I have some vague idea of the broom handle trick, but how about some details
> on how to do this?
>
> Luckily(?) I don't think I've experience the power loss that Adrian has, so
> maybe I'll be able to get away with just bearings.
>
> Eddie
> 1971 Midget
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