Fiber Optic Borescope Uses
By Dennis Bandy Copyright © 2006 DenLorsTools.com
Fiber Optic borescopes are useful inspection devices in the automotive field. Auto technicians and automotive warranty inspectors are discovering new uses for fiber optic borescopes everyday. Engine combustion chambers are accessed through the spark plug holes to check for damage to valves and pistons without the removal of the heads. Some of the less obvious uses for automotive applications are: 1. Inspecting water pump weep holes for a coolant leak 2. Inspecting radiators for restrictions 3. Pinpointing coolant leaks around intake manifolds 4. Retrieving serial numbers from Honda radio's without removal, for anti-theft code look up 5. Preliminary brake pad inspection without removing the wheels 6. Checking evaporators for refrigerant leaks with UV Dye in the system, see the Tracerline fiber optic borescope kit and view a video with this tool in use 7. Locksmiths view numbers on the rear of door lock cylinders without removal, for key code look up 8. With a magnet attachment auto technicians retrieve dropped nuts, bolts and tools 9. While performing smoke tests on an evaporative system, inspection around the fuel tank is possible without lowering the tank
One of the most innovative inspection tools that is still quite affordable is the Inspection Stik, it is video based and has a color screen that can be viewed by several people at the same time unlike a fiber optic borescope.
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