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Old 05-16-2019, 09:02 PM   #5
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I had Norm Dribble, Lehman Guru at Doc Freemans, perform my engine survey.
He insisted that the engine be absolutely cold when he arrived or he could not do a proper survey.
He did a visual check first, noting problems and pointing out service items.
He got his stethoscope ready and asked me to start the engine. He listened during cranking and immediately after startup. He listened to each cylinder/injector for proper operation. He let me listen through the stethoscope but I could'nt discern anything.
He listened at different places on the block and head.
He operated the engine at variousc rpm.
He looked at and smelled the fluids.
We took the boat out and he ran it at different rpm, WOT in and out of gear.

He found no major issues and gave me a list of minor things that needed attention.

An engine survey should be conducted by a mechanic that is throughly familiar with your specific engine. Very important with older British engines like Ford Lehman and Perkins.

A good engine surveyor will educate you by pointing out critical components, their maintenance/service requirements and provide an overall tour of your engine.
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