[SEL] The McVickerish Engine

[David Rotigel]

Hell Dolly, I've known for years that you were different!
	Dave
PS, Jim, you are a GOOD GUY for letting Dolly use your 'puter! (I hope  
she PROPERLY thanks you!)

On Mar 23, 2010, at 12:59 PM, Jim French wrote:

> Hi Elden and Dave
>
> Yes, I differ.  Well, Margaret Maytag and I.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMXw1Tidh7s
>
> Dolly
>
> On 23/03/2010 14:03, Elden DuRand wrote:
>> Dave:
>>
>> Because the valves don't actually operate at any time, MAYTAG  
>> "motors" don't actually run.  Maytag "motor" owners have widely  
>> circulated the "myth of runnership" to try to make themselves feel  
>> better about having spent good money and wasted daylight on 'em.
>>
>> Actually, MAYTAG "motors" simply convert the hydrocarbon product  
>> they are supposedly powered by into a different hydrocarbon product  
>> and are, in reality, an ingenious and evil way to stink up show  
>> grounds.
>>
>> They are thought to be running when, in actuality, they are just  
>> very efficient coasting devices.  The only energy actually  
>> converted is that which is required to keep them turning after  
>> repeatedly stomping on that infernal "starting" pedal.  After all  
>> the kicking and cussing, their only task is to make irritating  
>> sounds and complet the hydrocarbon conversion process.
>>
>> Others may differ.      :-)
>>
>> Take care - Elden
>> http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand
>>
>>
>>
>
> -- 
> Jim French
> fbi at insulate.co.uk
> http://www.insulate.co.uk
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>
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