The irony of our experience, was that I also had the 'not so famous' Torque
Reaction Arm for TR4s. It actually has the appearance of knife like edges and
could be held like a gun. ("Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy
to see me?")
The Torque Reaction Arm was OK because it was an antique auto part.....Joe
(A)
BTW, the TRA will limit the lateral movement of your engine without
transfering vibrations to the carb...commercial message. :-)
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>
> :) Beware the Invasion of The Wrenches :)
>
> On this morning's TV news, there was a discussion of relaxation of
> airport security measures. They are going to allow small sharp
> objects -- and small tools -- in carryon luggage.
>
> Two months ago, Joe Alexander and I were going through airport
> security on one of our senior trips. In his carryon bag, Joe had one
> of his now-famous Triumph Wrenches - one end for the drain plug, one
> end for the brake adjuster. (see Moss and TRF catalogs). Joe was
> stopped and the wrench confiscated. Now, if you know Joe, you'll
> understand that he is a very threatening-looking guy, so it was not
> surprising. Anyway, even with with me chuckling to the the security
> guard that this was really a tool for adjusting a 50 year old
> automobile's brakes and probably wouldn't work in the plane's
> lavatory, the wrench was sent back to catch up with my checked-through
> luggage.
>
> The implications of the change in regulations could be enormous. TR
> wrenches on international flights, TR wrench necklaces, TR wrench
> toothbrushes, people boarding planes while wearing T-shirts
> emblazoned with a picture of the wrench and "Kiss my Brake Adjuster"
> or "Go Drain your Rear End".
>
> Guys and gals planning to take an airplane flight, assert your
> rights! Get your wrench now before they are all gone.
>
> uncle jack
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