UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
raden
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

In message , Bob Eager
writes
On Sun, 7 May 2006 14:53:39 UTC, raden wrote:

In message , Chris Bacon
writes
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Quite right. The old A series high comp engines in midgets and the
like worked better on 5 star, especially once you got them to breathe
a bit better and sorted out the timing a bit.
They WERE designed to work on 5 star. Especially once I had
finsished with em.

OK, you say you've done some performance tuning on "A" series engines.
What did this comprise of.


Things can't "comprise of", can they ?


Well, it's Bacon; what did you expect? People are quoting him far too
often, though...!


But note the restraint in my answer ...


--
geoff
  #2   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
Bob Eager
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

On Sun, 7 May 2006 15:58:14 UTC, raden wrote:

In message , Bob Eager
writes
On Sun, 7 May 2006 14:53:39 UTC, raden wrote:

In message , Chris Bacon
writes
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Quite right. The old A series high comp engines in midgets and the
like worked better on 5 star, especially once you got them to breathe
a bit better and sorted out the timing a bit.
They WERE designed to work on 5 star. Especially once I had
finsished with em.

OK, you say you've done some performance tuning on "A" series engines.
What did this comprise of.

Things can't "comprise of", can they ?


Well, it's Bacon; what did you expect? People are quoting him far too
often, though...!


But note the restraint in my answer ...


Very commendable under such provocation!

--
The information contained in this post is copyright the
poster, and specifically may not be published in, or used by
Avenue Supplies, http://avenuesupplies.co.uk
  #3   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
Chris Bacon
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

raden wrote:
Bob Eager writes
raden wrote:
Chris Bacon writes
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
[engine tuning]
OK, you say you've done some performance tuning on "A" series engines.
What did this comprise of.

Things can't "comprise of", can they ?


Well, it's Bacon; what did you expect? People are quoting him far too
often, though...!


But note the restraint in my answer ...


Can't see how I've upset *you*. Stupid boring non-contributing
*******s perhaps....
  #4   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
raden
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

In message , Chris Bacon
writes
raden wrote:
Bob Eager writes
raden wrote:
Chris Bacon writes
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
[engine tuning]
OK, you say you've done some performance tuning on "A" series engines.
What did this comprise of.

Things can't "comprise of", can they ?

Well, it's Bacon; what did you expect? People are quoting him far too
often, though...!


But note the restraint in my answer ...


Can't see how I've upset *you*. Stupid boring non-contributing
*******s perhaps....



Me - a non-contributor?

To this thread, maybe

and quiet of late because I've been busy saving the world,

but hardly a non contributor

... but then, you're a bit of a newbie and as such, blessed with the
ignorance which goes with it

--
geoff
  #5   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
Chris Bacon
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

raden wrote:
Chris Bacon
Can't see how I've upset *you*. Stupid boring non-contributing
*******s perhaps....


Me - a non-contributor?

To this thread, maybe

and quiet of late because I've been busy saving the world,

but hardly a non contributor


Of course not you, you great gonk! Thre's a plural up there ^. I will,
for your delictation, re-phrase: "Can't see how I've upset *you*, but
I may have perhaps upset some stupid boring non-contributing *******s".


... but then, you're a bit of a newbie and as such, blessed with the
ignorance which goes with it


Thank you for your consideration.


  #6   Report Post  
Posted to uk.d-i-y
raden
 
Posts: n/a
Default [OT] 99 Octane petrol

In message , Chris Bacon
writes
raden wrote:
Chris Bacon
Can't see how I've upset *you*. Stupid boring non-contributing
*******s perhaps....

Me - a non-contributor?
To this thread, maybe
and quiet of late because I've been busy saving the world,
but hardly a non contributor


Of course not you, you great gonk! Thre's a plural up there ^. I will,
for your delictation, re-phrase: "Can't see how I've upset *you*, but
I may have perhaps upset some stupid boring non-contributing *******s".


... but then, you're a bit of a newbie and as such, blessed with the
ignorance which goes with it


Thank you for your consideration.


Send contributions to ...


--
geoff
Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Petrol Grass Trimmer Recommendation (McCulloch, Talon or Challenge) Pete UK diy 3 March 30th 05 03:13 PM
Anyone heard of a Talon Petrol Engine Grass Trimmer? Pete UK diy 0 March 28th 05 02:52 PM
Petrol in a Diesel car (ooops). Steve Hall UK diy 79 August 13th 04 09:38 PM
Good Old Chainsaw Q again (Petrol) Colin Forsyth UK diy 8 October 1st 03 03:01 PM
Petrol in diesel again! Matthew Barnard UK diy 31 September 23rd 03 07:21 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:07 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2025 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"