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From: Knobdoodle on 9 Feb 2007 06:47 "Andrew McKenna" <NOcmorSPAM3047(a)NObigpond.SPAMnet.au> wrote: > Simple test: drive a test vehicle (use Nev's) to a stadium with lights and > connect lights to a light circuit on the test vehicle (don't ask me how, > there seem to be a gadmillion electrical geniuses in here, you lot figure > it out). Step 2: turn on lights. If I'm wrong the test vehicle will stall. > If I'm right the lights won't come on but the test vehicle will run > normally. > -- Well you're wrong but the engine won't stall. The lights will glow extremely dimly for a very short time and then either the fan-belt will slip or the alternator/regulator will cease to function (and let the magic smoke out). Couple Nev's car engine to a several-thousand KVA alternator and try it though and the engine will stop (or automatically up-power itself to cope). -- Clem
From: atec "atec77 on 9 Feb 2007 07:06 GB wrote: > atec <"atec77 "@hotmail.com> wrote in news:45cc4d60$0$1150$61c65585(a)un- > 2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au: >> In fact if you take an ungoverned motor driving a genny it will in that >> circumstance slow in revs due to load increase which is why a governing >> unit is used to maintain speed , now do you agree ? > > Nah mate, Nev's commondore has an EFI computer, not a "governing > unit". > > > GB It is too. it might not have swinging arms in the physical sence but at a base electronic level there is still a little robot screaming Danger Dr Smiff when the maf sensor sends a signal/
From: Hammo on 9 Feb 2007 07:17 On 9/2/07 2:45 PM, in article bigiain-4BB898.14455509022007(a)nasal.pacific.net.au, "Iain Chalmers" <bigiain(a)mightymedia.com.au> wrote: > In article <1170991916.236141.278030(a)l53g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, > "jlittler(a)my-deja.com" <jlittler(a)my-deja.com> wrote: > >> On Feb 9, 1:09 pm, Iain Chalmers <bigi...(a)mightymedia.com.au> wrote: >>> In article <C1F11DF8.11BAB%hbaj2...(a)aapt.net.au>, >>>>> That's not going to make much of a dent on Nev's 5.7L V8, but it's over >>>>> 10% of the total max output of a Deux Chevaux. >>> >>>> 10 per cent? >>> >>> Do you know what a Deux Chevaux is? Do you know why they call it that? >>> Do you know how many watts 2hp is? >> >> errm in line with the definition of a poofteenth, you've unfortunately >> been sucked in by a common misconception > > Fair enough, so maybe it's only 3 and a bit percent - my point still > stands (and if it was anyone other than disingenous-hammo arguing wiooth > me I'd consider apologising...) It's all about him, anyway, he just likes the laughs (oh and the sooks). Hammo
From: Hammo on 9 Feb 2007 07:19 On 9/2/07 4:31 PM, in article 45cc07e7$1(a)news.bekkers.com.au, "Theo Bekkers" <tbekkers(a)bekkers.com.au> wrote: > Hammo wrote: > >> Actually, I'm gonna use solar power! > > Isn't petrol just very old solar power? Will I need to use synthetic or mineral oil? Hammo
From: Hammo on 9 Feb 2007 07:27
On 9/2/07 10:27 PM, in article NUYyh.5171$sd2.1392(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au, "Knobdoodle" <knobdoodle(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > "Hammo" <hbaj2006(a)aapt.net.au> wrote in message > news:C1F1774F.1F39A%hbaj2006(a)aapt.net.au... >> >> >> >> On 9/2/07 12:34 AM, in article >> YFFyh.4682$sd2.653(a)news-server.bigpond.net.au, "Knobdoodle" >> <knobdoodle(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> "Nev.." <idiot(a)mindless.com> wrote: >>>> I think you've been reading too many physics books and you've lost sight >>>> of reality. Are you saying that if I measure something once per second >>>> and then multiply that by 3600 my result is not an accurate measure of >>>> an >>>> hourly rate? Do you think the computer controlling the fuel rate just >>>> guesses? >>>> >>> No; it actuates the injector the exact amount that it's been told to for >>> the >>> conditions it's measured. >>> It then displays the exact mpg (L/Hr, Km per kilojoule or whatever) >>> that's >>> it's been told to display too. >>> >>> But it doesn't have any idea what a litre actually is and it certainly >>> doean't have any ability to actually measure one! >> >> Eh? >> >> It's measured, but it can't measure? >> > Quantify "measured". That is exactly what I am asking you to do!! Hammo |