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Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual

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Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
From: Drew Rogge <drew@pixar.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 12:16:36 -0700 "Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual" (May 12, 2:00pm)
References: <4.1.20000512135338.00c0f260@mailbag.com>
Ok, I'll play. Hate to show my ignorance but what is the "Rule of Nines?"

Drew

On May 12,  2:00pm, Peter C. wrote:
> Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment.. Error in Haynes Manual
>
> Oh dear.... offended... sorry. Just being a bit too brief.
> I was offering up a different way to remember. You are helping by pointing
> out a discrepancy in the Haynes. I was trying to help by offering an almost
> universal rule for 4-cylinder engines. (almost, because I haven't tested it
> on everything....yet)
>       Peter C... attempting to help un-twist some knickers
> -------
> At 01:50 PM 5/12/2000 , Z27407@aol.com wrote:
> >
> >In a message dated 5/12/00 1:19:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> >nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
> >
> ><< Think "Rule of Nines" and you wont need a book. >>
> >
> >Well..  I just thought that I would mention the Haynes error for those who
> >may not know about "The Rule" and may be using "The Book".
> >
> >Thanks for your reply!
> >
> >Paul Cordts
> >Custom Cars, Inc.
>
>-- End of excerpt from Peter C.



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Drew Rogge
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