[Shotimes] Its called an Engine

[James F. Ryan III]

In my line of work I design PLC control systems for material handling
applications (conveyor belts and sorting systems).  We do alot of work for
FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPostal, and many airport baggage handling systems.  I do
alot of work with 480V induction MOTORS, 480V servo-driven MOTORS, and 480V
linear induction MOTORS (think magnetic-levitation trains, very quiet).  I
have never, and will never refer to any of them as 480V ENGINES.

As for what's under the hood of my SHO - engine, motor, I've used both
terms.

BUT, consider this - when a diesel ENGINE, or a gasoline-powered ENGINE, or
a nartural gas-powered ENGINE is coupled to a generator and mounted on the
same skid, it's called a MOTOR-generator set.  I've never referred to it, or
seen it referred to as an ENGINE-generator set.

While we're on the subject, a 747 has 4 jet ENGINES, and an F/A-18 Hornet
has 2 jet ENGINES with afterburners.  I've never seen them referred to as
jet MOTORS.  The military guys on the list may chime in and say, "We call it
a MOTOR when we're pulling one out of an airframe."

But, this is from the same people that call their gigantic aircraft
carrier - a BOAT.  Yet Carnival Cruises and Disney call their behemoths -
cruise SHIPS.  And, when a large floating vessel comes into port, it's a tug
BOAT not a tug SHIP that helps it manuever in tight spaces.

Motor, engine, ship, boat - ahhhh such is the American english lexicon.





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Its called an Engine


> don't take it personally, but it is generally people heavily
> involved in Electrics that try to convince the world that
> the only motor is an electric one.
>
> I have been a salesman for most of my life, and sold cars
> for a long time.  Maybe the thick skin I developed about
> sales and car salesmen jokes just makes me immune to all
> those off-hand comments about any profession?  :)
>
> Go ahead, take a free shot at salespeople on me...might make
> you feel better.  ;)
>
> Don M.
>
> James F. Ryan III wrote:
>
> >>Actually, what drives a car CAN be called a "Motor".  People
> >>that like to sound smart and that have a background in
> >>electricity ....
> >
> >
> > Jeez, Don you're batting a thousand in my book.  First, you tell me that
I
> > don't love my SHO (as much as you) because I point out the many problems
of
> > the car, and now you imply that I'm not smart because I'm an electrical
> > engineer.
> >
> > Perhaps you should have said, "People who like to sound smart OR people
that
> > have a background in electricity"....
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>say that a "motor" is something electric and an
> >>"engine" is internal combustion.
> >>
> >>I submit the following:
> >>
> >>New Mirriam-Webster Dictionary:  Motor: 1.  One that imparts
> >>motion. 2. a macine that produces motion or power for doing
> >>work. 3. AUTOMOBILE.
> >>
> >>Also:
> >>Motorbike, Motorboat, Motorcade, Motorcycle, Motorhome,
> >>Motorcar, Motorscooter, Motor vehicle.
> >>
> >>BMW Mini commercials: "Let's Motor!"
> >>
> >>Popular phrase for getting going in a car: "Motor-Motor"
> >>
> >>Yes, it is also an engine, but I won't be taking off at the
> >>track yelling: "engine-engine!"
> >>
> >>Come on folks, you CAN call the device under the hood of any
> >>car a "motor".
> >>
> >>For sure you don't need to be cussing at and flaming people
> >>for using the word motor for the SHO V6 or V8 "engine".
> >>
> >>Kind of like people that get pissed when someone says they
> >>"Warsh" their clothes instead of WASH.  It's lingo, it's
> >>regional, it's the American language being flexible.
> >>
> >>Why don't we all get back to having fun with the car and not
> >>worry about how some people use a word.  In this case,
> >>"motor" for the thing under the hood, is correct, be it
> >>electric or internal combusion.
> >>
> >>Don Mallinson
> >>
> >>
> >>>From: "Kenneth"
> >>> Well murph lifes a bitch then u die.The name calling wasn't directed
> >>>toward you.... per say, really its just you. I don't like you. And your
> >>>saying stuff like the motor is gone after a spun bearing,thats bullshit
> >>>and you know better.ITS an ENGINE not a motor.At worst the crank should
> >>>be turned.And talking about SHO-SHO your full of ka-ka.The reason Tommy
> >>>didn't sell to you was he didn't trust you,he knew you would abuse the
> >>>car.DAMN sure wasn't cold feet.He just found a better buyer.
> >>
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