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    A Little trivia quershun

    Who knows what the holes in this yardstick are used for?

    Thumper, you are not allowed.

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    Planting seeds.
    The older I get, the better I was. I also forget my password and have to have Len reset it for me

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    To measure P-hole’s pecker size.

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    Since the yardstick is offered by an auto supply company, I’d assume that the holes have something to do with a vehicle.
    And, the words “Pin Bushing” are stamped into it, so I’d assume the holes have something to do with a motor rmechanism.
    Other than that, I’m stumped.
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    When do I get to play? Used to have one in the shop. Hint: It's kinda-sorta-in-a-way related to the racing thread running now .... but not really. Muddy's getting warm.

    (Double hint: There were generally 16 holes - think about it)
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    I always thought they were for "the least air resistance" when Mama whoop my ass with it.....

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    Push rods???
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    Sing along:

    Cam lobes connected to the lifters ... lifters connected to the pushrods .... pushrods connected to the rocker arms, rocker arms connected to the .......

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    Thanks for giving it away numbnuts.

    ps...if you ever run across one at an estate sale....
    BKB
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    Heck, I haven’t seen the answer yet!

    Yeah, it’s odd I’ve never seen one at the sales. They used to be given away free at most any parts stores or speed shops for the advertising. They actually served three purposes.

    1-Advertising.
    2-Yardstick

    And 3 .... well, we’re still waiting for an answer.

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    And even if the part is figured out, ya’ gots ta’ know what the holes are for.

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    Its a stick they used to measure valve positions on an old straight 8 head when they rebuilt them.

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    Not sure what you mean by “measure”. (??)

    The valves would establish certain wear patterns, so they needed to be returned to the same seats once removed from the head. You’d stick the valves in the holes in the same order they were removed. Then re-install in the same order.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BarryBobPosthole View Post
    Its a stick they used to measure valve positions on an old straight 8 head when they rebuilt them.

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    Thank You!......I was really trying to figure that one out and Google was no help...

    Give us another one!.....I'm like Columbo...I love trying to figure s*** out!

    PS: Why my ex-wife leave me for a rich man with a short pecker?....

    PS2: "Epstein didn't kill himself" ....The fucking Clintons did that shit!
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    I’m having a late supper right now, but will try to Google later. I’m not positive what they were called, but I believe they were referred to as a “mechanic’s ruler”, or possibly “mechanic’s yardstick”. (?)

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    Found one. I’m on my dang phone right now, so hope this works.

    https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...anics-50104855

    Good one P-hole! I figured someone would get it right away. Thanks for making me feel old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by airbud7 View Post
    Thank You!......I was really trying to figure that one out and Google was no help...

    Give us another one!.....I'm like Columbo...I love trying to figure s*** out!

    PS: Why my ex-wife leave me for a rich man with a short pecker?....

    PS2: "Epstein didn't kill himself" ....The fucking Clintons did that shit!
    PS2 is SPOT ON!!!


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