Re: Several Questions

Godsey3.0 Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:04 pm

I do tend to over think things. I like for things to work nicely though. So I think it helps.

Some people are willing to go by without understanding how something works. I cannot do that. I will sit there and study it until I understand it. I did that with models engines. Same for car engines. Still need to figure out everything in the transmission.

**RknRusty** Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:13 pm

Godsey3.0 wrote:Rolla is my middle name. It was my Step Grandfathers first name. I have only ever heard one person pronounce it correctly upon just seeing the spelling. Not sure why. Most people just do it wrong. Some do it wrong even after I tell them how to.

So how is it pronounced? If people decide phonetically, they would say it like Row-lah. Therefore, I'm guessing it sounds like Rah-lah. Unless it's closer to a Latin derivative, then it could be rrow-yah.

Godsey3.0 Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:15 pm

Wow. Very nice Rusty. I always describe it as Allah with and R in the front. Everyone does Row-la. I actually had to call Indra so he could figure it out.

Some people in my spanish class would call me rrow-yah. It has the double L which would make a Y sound.
Rolla

**RknRusty** Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:22 pm

I enjoy picking words apart. Lots of times you can infer a definition that way. It's amazing how many English words are just a combination of two or three other words who's definitions mesh into a more descriptive use.

Descriptive - script - ordered information; de-script - break down information; describe - to break down information for the purpose of passing information, as in a de-scription.

Information - in-formation; ordered concepts.

I seriously regret never studying Latin. It's where most Western languages come from. When my son took 4 years of it in HS, I realized a lot of new meanings and inferences.

Godsey3.0 Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:26 pm

We learn Latin roots in English. One new root per day. We also did Greek roots.

andrew Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:07 pm

I pronounced his name the same as the city in Missouri: Rolla

Godsey3.0 Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:40 am

Ok. I found some 1500 grit sandpaper. Gonna polish that crank when I get home.

Rolla

**RknRusty** Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:28 am

Godsey3.0 wrote:Ok. I found some 1500 grit sandpaper. Gonna polish that crank when I get home.

Rolla

I cut a 1/4" or so strip of paper about 8" long, clamp the crank and do the old shoeshine strapping motion, making sure it gets even attention all the way around. Don't get over aggressive and finish it wet. And don't mess with the journals in the crankcase. They're too soft. Just make sure the oil groove is clean and clear. Test spin it dry, but oil it before you reassemble.

Godsey3.0 Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:28 pm

What exactly am I looking for here to know that I am finished? I got it to shine very nicely.

Rolla

Godsey3.0 Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:19 pm

I ran it and managed to shave 30 seconds off of my time. I am satisfied.

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