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Tom Wesenberg · 05-09-2010, 08:30 AM

I'm reading the "Instruction Manual and Repair List" for my 1 1/2 H.P. Hercules stationary engine. When describing how to make adjustments for the carb and oilers the book consistently mentions turning the screw or knob "left" or "right". Since this is a rotary motion rather than a linear motion, it would seem the correct terminology would be "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" or "anti-clockwise" rather than "left" and "right".

In case you come across the same terminology in any Model A books, just remember turning to the "right" would mean turning "clockwise" and turning to the "left" means "counterclockwise".

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-09-2010, 08:42 AM

Tom, ~that only happens if you are right-handed! What happens if you are left-handed??

Tom Wesenberg · 05-09-2010, 08:47 AM

Then you have to drive on the left side of the road. The problem will quickly self-correct. lol

Benson · 05-09-2010, 08:50 AM

What happpens if your political leanings will not let you turn something to "THE LEFT" or "THE RIGHT" depending upon your views!!

MikeK · 05-09-2010, 10:23 AM

Tom, always stirring the pot! Ya know, no-one would have trouble with this if you didn't mention it. THINKING is the consternation of many.

Being a southpaw, I'm probably more aware of the early-in-life righty/tighty, lefty/losey minuscule learning curve challenge we all once faced. So, let me ask you this: If my antique Brittish bike carb with a left-hand Wittworth threaded idle mix screw says "Turn it in until the speed drops off" is that left or right when sitting on the seat with the screw facing straight out to your right, and will that make the mixture richer or leaner? What if I lean over to use my left hand on the screwdriver and hold the tool backwards in my hand, with the blade facing up my arm?? I'm so confused!!

Mitch//pa · 05-09-2010, 10:34 AM

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Geez Tom already causing trouble on the new site

Bruce Adams · 05-09-2010, 10:47 AM

What do they do "Down Under"?
Maybe the Kiwi's will clairify this point for us.

or
How bout if you are facing the other way?
Is that like "Port Your Helm"?

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey

skip · 05-09-2010, 11:32 AM

Mitch I see you adjusted your avitar, did you turn it left or right?

I did finially see Shelly's posts. Thanks.

I really like this 'New Post' feature at the top of the site banner.

Tom this guy might have some info for you.

skip.

Rowdy · 05-09-2010, 11:56 AM

She Posted several times, but you will likely have to look under members and find her, then click on all posts by her. Rod

Roadster62 · 05-09-2010, 12:08 PM

What about kids from the digital clock era?

05-09-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Adjustment Terminology I'm reading the "Instruction Manual and Repair List" for my 1 1/2 H.P. Hercules stationary engine. When describing how to make adjustments for the carb and oilers the book consistently mentions turning the screw or knob "left" or "right". Since this is a rotary motion rather than a linear motion, it would seem the correct terminology would be "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" or "anti-clockwise" rather than "left" and "right". In case you come across the same terminology in any Model A books, just remember turning to the "right" would mean turning "clockwise" and turning to the "left" means "counterclockwise". Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 05-09-2010 at 08:45 AM. Reason: missed quote marks

05-09-2010, 08:42 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,513	Re: Adjustment Terminology Tom, ~that only happens if you are right-handed! What happens if you are left-handed?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

05-09-2010, 08:47 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Adjustment Terminology Then you have to drive on the left side of the road. The problem will quickly self-correct. lol

05-09-2010, 08:50 AM	#4
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,597	Re: Adjustment Terminology What happpens if your political leanings will not let you turn something to "THE LEFT" or "THE RIGHT" depending upon your views!!

05-09-2010, 10:23 AM	#5
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Adjustment Terminology Tom, always stirring the pot! Ya know, no-one would have trouble with this if you didn't mention it. THINKING is the consternation of many. Being a southpaw, I'm probably more aware of the early-in-life righty/tighty, lefty/losey minuscule learning curve challenge we all once faced. So, let me ask you this: If my antique Brittish bike carb with a left-hand Wittworth threaded idle mix screw says "Turn it in until the speed drops off" is that left or right when sitting on the seat with the screw facing straight out to your right, and will that make the mixture richer or leaner? What if I lean over to use my left hand on the screwdriver and hold the tool backwards in my hand, with the blade facing up my arm?? *I'm so confused!!*

05-09-2010, 10:34 AM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Adjustment Terminology Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Geez Tom already causing trouble on the new site

05-09-2010, 10:47 AM	#7
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Adjustment Terminology What do they do "Down Under"? Maybe the Kiwi's will clairify this point for us. or How bout if you are facing the other way? Is that like "Port Your Helm"? Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey

05-09-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
skip Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 408	Re: Adjustment Terminology Mitch I see you adjusted your avitar, did you turn it left or right? I did finially see Shelly's posts. Thanks. I really like this 'New Post' feature at the top of the site banner. Tom this guy might have some info for you. skip. Last edited by skip; 05-09-2010 at 04:22 PM.

05-09-2010, 11:56 AM	#9
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Adjustment Terminology She Posted several times, but you will likely have to look under members and find her, then click on all posts by her. Rod

05-09-2010, 12:08 PM	#10
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Adjustment Terminology What about kids from the digital clock era?