Post by imnts2 on Apr 15, 2012 4:56:19 GMT -6
I certainly do not want to second guess anyone's troubleshooting technique. I do understand that even a "simple" scoot is really surprisingly complicated. I also know that more times than not, it is very difficult to trouble shoot from long distance. Frankly, in a few minutes an experienced motor head can absorb more information about what is going on than can be learned from a long written description.
I also understand that most of the time it is hard to part with the money needed to build an adequate inventory of shop tools and diagnostic devices.
So people are trying to troubleshoot without a decent compression gauge or tachometer or sometimes even a VOM. We are trying to check spark by eye without a decent tester or trace an electrical problem without even a test light.
I think it is remarkable what we get done with such primitive resources. And we do it with volunteers, many who did not not know what a valve was a month or so ago.
Being a bit of a perfectionist, I tend to want to push people to do it my way (get the tools and be very systematic) so I am amazed how well different people get 'er done their own way. Often on a shoestring or less.
My bottom line is be delighted to be part of it when I can and to thank everyone for their part in reminding me of the wonderful human spirit that keeps us all working to muddle through.
git 'er done - or at least give 'er h--- trying.
Cheers
lefty2
I also understand that most of the time it is hard to part with the money needed to build an adequate inventory of shop tools and diagnostic devices.
So people are trying to troubleshoot without a decent compression gauge or tachometer or sometimes even a VOM. We are trying to check spark by eye without a decent tester or trace an electrical problem without even a test light.
I think it is remarkable what we get done with such primitive resources. And we do it with volunteers, many who did not not know what a valve was a month or so ago.
Being a bit of a perfectionist, I tend to want to push people to do it my way (get the tools and be very systematic) so I am amazed how well different people get 'er done their own way. Often on a shoestring or less.
My bottom line is be delighted to be part of it when I can and to thank everyone for their part in reminding me of the wonderful human spirit that keeps us all working to muddle through.
git 'er done - or at least give 'er h--- trying.
Cheers
lefty2
