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roccaas · 11-10-2012, 11:14 PM

Best mechanic I ever knew used one of these. Could diagnose a loose flywheel bolt, failing big end babbitt, or weak valve spring with a 6 foot broom handle with the metal tip held to the engine, and the wooden end held to his ear.

11-10-2012, 11:14 PM	#7
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	Re: Period correct listening device Best mechanic I ever knew used one of these. Could diagnose a loose flywheel bolt, failing big end babbitt, or weak valve spring with a 6 foot broom handle with the metal tip held to the engine, and the wooden end held to his ear. __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!