Thread: Interesting, Odd or Funny Pics II.

Originally Posted by 4bee

I also remember that not that I ever had reason to use one. Good idea in principle though except loading one's tyre with a Petrol Bomb.

Doubtful unless the engine is fuel injected. Air is drawn in via a reed valve in the device therefore petrol vapour won't be in the cylinder.

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

Reminds me of the time I was in the pub outside Bunratty Castle. The barmaid said there was an American lady in the day before, who asked why they had built the Castle so close to the highway.

And a mighty fione Pub it is an all, despite allowing stupid women inside!

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

Reminds me of the time I was in the pub outside Bunratty Castle. The barmaid said there was an American lady in the day before, who asked why they had built the Castle so close to the highway.

I know Cuppa. Bloody disgraceful ain't it?

Was in Paris one year having breakfast at a shared table with an American, who believed Australia was on the Continent next to Switzerland. NOT AUSTRIA YOU FOOL! No wonder many of them travel a lot as they would have plenty of School Holidays while not learning Geography.

Then I was lectured behind an open hand about Australians eating part of our Coat of Arms. They only know half the story. I wonder how many Bald Eagles get done?

Originally Posted by p38arover

I have one of the Scrader spark plug pumps but I've never tried it.

Scrader or Schrader, genuine question?

Originally Posted by 4bee

I also remember that not that I ever had reason to use one. Good idea in principle though except loading one's tyre with a Petrol Bomb.

We used them extensively in the Simpson in 1965-6; all petrol vehicles and 12v compressors did not exist.

You do not get significant amounts of petrol vapour - there is a spring loaded valve to let air in, and with the throttle closed you will mostly fill the cylinder via this valve, as there is less resistance than from the closed throttle - there is a pretty good vacuum in the inlet manifold, so an open valve direct to the air compared to tying to get a breath past the closed throttle....

The biggest drawback is that it is getting unfiltered air. If you are using oil, some will get into the tyres, but not much, again, as there will be less vacuum to suck oil down the valve stems or up past the rings.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Wouldn't have been a problem for Blknight, the dealer billed him for five spark plugs for a Td5!

6 of em,

2 at a different heat range to deal with the extra heat for the cylinders near the firewal.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Scrader or Schrader, genuine question?

Schrader.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Scrader or Schrader, genuine question?

Glad you asked, Ian.


Never seen one, never handled one, but just what I was told. Maybe it was a very early one or it was buggered?

I'm not going to dig the bloke up to ask him. That would be a bit rude after all the trouble his family went to, in putting him under.