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Re: universal principle

To: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Subject: Re: universal principle
From: Don Kerr <dkveuro@pop.flash.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 11:39:03 -0600
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: DKV EURO
References: <38301BA4.B492DD69@geneseo.net>
i suppose we must be hopful they dont work on aircraft
mechanicals........
Perhaps they were the pioneers of the phrase  "Tomb stone technology"...

Jack W Drews wrote:
> 
> I propose this as a Universal Principle for the new millenium:
> 
> "All previous Triumph owners and mechanics are dumbbells."
> 
> Latest example: Front transmission seal in my TR6 must be replaced.
> Previous mechanic welded the fork to the cross shaft, which means that I
> have to destroy the parts to remove them so I can get the snout off.
> 
> Of course, this means that some day I too will be a Former Triumph
> Mechanic.........
> 
> .......maybe I'll have to rethink the principle.......
> 
> --
> uncle jack
> TR4 - 10 mpg
> TR6 - 30 mpg
> (diligently engineering my way to the back of the pack)

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