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View Poll Results: Do you know what a camshaft does? | |||
Yes, I do. | 89 | 89.00% | |
No, I don't. | 11 | 11.00% | |
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8 Aug 2011, 00:16 (Ref:2937009) | #26 | |
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camshaft = old technology
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9 Aug 2011, 00:25 (Ref:2937466) | #30 | ||
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I think this thread was supposed to be taken seriously....
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To be fair, the answers given so far are much more interesting than what the real answer is. Unless, of course, you really do think that camshafts are interesting.
Those that don't want to know what a camshaft actually does (and most F1 fans couldn't give a ****** ****) would be well advised not to click on the link below. You have been warned! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camshaft |
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9 Aug 2011, 05:19 (Ref:2937508) | #33 | ||
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The "cam shaft" as opposed to "the shaft" is not what you get in america after a divorce. Don't get so confused.
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9 Aug 2011, 19:31 (Ref:2937754) | #36 | ||
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Cam was a 15th century Portuguese explorer, who discovered much of the west coast of Africa. He also developed a yoke-like handle for carrying two buckets across the shoulders. Cam's haft was used for centuries to balance loads and increase carrying capability, culminating with the milk-maid. I believe the shape actually inspired a component of the internal combustion engine, although I have no idea which one.
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10 Aug 2011, 06:24 (Ref:2937954) | #37 | ||
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10 Aug 2011, 07:43 (Ref:2937979) | #38 | ||
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Is this a porn thread? Camshaft isn't even spelt correctly.
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I've always loved the racing, the drama and the action, but as soon as it gets to the nitty-gritty of the bits that make cars, you know, go, my brian starts fading out to a meadow scene with fluffy bunnies hopping about - until whoever is talking to me asks if I agree, at which point I invariably suggest I don't and they are a fool for thinking that way and then scarper before they can dig any deeper into the obviously sincerely held belief. Its even more tricky when you do club meets and everyone thinks you must be able to strip an old Allegro down and rebuild it in your sleep. I'd have more chance in my sleep mind... |
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Until reading the Wiki page the only thing I knew about a camshaft was that it sounded really sexy when Megan Fox said it Key in ignition - turn key - magic happens - my car moves forward... |
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11 Aug 2011, 10:47 (Ref:2938431) | #43 | ||
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My first thought was Ford Crossflow, but the bearings at the bottom are too large, and not enough lobes. That only has 4 - which is odd. A two cylinder motorbike engine perhaps? Or maybe the wax is obscuring some important detail. Like more lobes.
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12 Aug 2011, 09:07 (Ref:2938830) | #45 | ||
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A Camshaft (or Cameron Shaft to give it it's full name) is an unforeseen event or crisis occurring in one's public or professional life whilst sunning oneself on an overseas beach.
This often requires a swift return to the work location to howls of derision from an ungrateful electorate and subsequent need for stiff disciplinary measures. |
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12 Aug 2011, 10:21 (Ref:2938856) | #46 | ||
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The clue is in the avitar
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12 Aug 2011, 10:42 (Ref:2938861) | #47 | |
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I wish you people would take this more seriously. I fell down one last week and it hurt.
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12 Aug 2011, 14:11 (Ref:2938931) | #49 | ||
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cams easy, its a flat four alfa one
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12 Aug 2011, 14:21 (Ref:2938940) | #50 | |
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One of a pair. Good engines, shame about the rust.
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