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Re: Bolt loosening (was Lincoln)

To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>, <rex@txol.net>
Subject: Re: Bolt loosening (was Lincoln)
From: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 08:53:59 -0800
>>> "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net> 12/7/2000 11:09:56 AM >>>
>
>> the Accord engine turns "backwards", and it would have only 
>> tightened  <...>
> 
> Reverse the battery terminals?     j/k

Depends on the starter and how it engages; i.e. old Lucas starters
"throw out" the gear (Bendix??) by rotation forces to engage the 
flywheel.  Besides, it might not do good things to the car's 
electronics...   8-)   8-)

Besides, I almost got a gas welder and a 3/4 impact out of the 
problem before she thought of renting the stuff...

Tim Mullen

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