• Mathazzar@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The navy manual for troubleshooting equipment in the field includes “lift 3-6 inches and drop”

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      Percussive maintenance can help sometimes. It’s not a permanent fix but you can’t always do the right fix in the middle of the ocean. Things it can help with: dislodging debris in mechanical components, reseating electrical connections that are corroding, and making yourself feel better.