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05/16/2006 01:15:08 PM · #26 |
Perhaps my definition is a bit broad (common vernacular notwithstanding), but I believe an 'engine' refers to anything that is engineered, while a 'motor' is a device that exclusively produces motion.
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05/16/2006 01:17:39 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by BradP: Originally posted by laurielblack: Motor, engine, whatever...a damned fuel pump for the one that lives under the hood of my car is costing me $465.00 to replace today so you don't wanna know what I want to call it! ;) |
Actually it's inside your gas tank, and at $465, that's cheap! |
The one on my Dodge is not in the gas tank.
Message edited by author 2006-05-16 13:18:05. |
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05/16/2006 01:20:33 PM · #28 |
Motor uses an Elec. Magnetic Field to achieve rotation. Engines don't... :) |
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05/16/2006 01:27:52 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by David Ey: Well, send me the bill Lauriel and I'll take care of it. |
/me puts together a package of bills for David to choose from. ;)
I should have gone into mechanics instead of education...the mechanics seem to make more money! :)
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05/16/2006 01:28:12 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by ElGordo: Originally posted by BradP: Originally posted by laurielblack: Motor, engine, whatever...a damned fuel pump for the one that lives under the hood of my car is costing me $465.00 to replace today so you don't wanna know what I want to call it! ;) |
Actually it's inside your gas tank, and at $465, that's cheap! |
The one on my Dodge is not in the gas tank. |
Most 'Modern' fuel injected automobiles it is in the tank. |
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05/16/2006 01:31:19 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Qart: Motor uses an Elec. Magnetic Field to achieve rotation. Engines don't... :) |
My child's toy uses spring driven motor. |
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05/16/2006 01:32:37 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by Qart: Motor uses an Elec. Magnetic Field to achieve rotation. Engines don't... :) |
So if I buy a crate motor to put in my jeep it'll run on electric! WOOHOO!
And of course Ford Motor Company and General Motors only make electric vehicles :)
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05/16/2006 01:34:14 PM · #33 |
think they call them things in GM and Ford cars engines... :)
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05/16/2006 01:38:29 PM · #34 |
So is it "engine oil" or "motor oil"?
And an aside. I have never heard the sound kids make with their mouth called "Engine Boat" always "Motor Boat". :-P
Message edited by author 2006-05-16 13:42:15. |
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05/16/2006 01:40:49 PM · #35 |
Engine oil... they miss spelt it is all... Sent them a letter and they're correcting the problem as we speak... :) |
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05/16/2006 01:43:13 PM · #36 |
and try adding some oil to a motor... I'll watch... :) |
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05/16/2006 01:46:22 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by Qart: Motor uses an Elec. Magnetic Field to achieve rotation. Engines don't... :) |
"almost"
Not all electric motors affect work via rotation, as some motors do their work via linear motion rather than rotary motion.
Engineering and Thermodynamics is something I have lived for the last 30 years.
Oh and Laurie - make SURE they change the fuel filter if it has an external one (some filters are not serviceable and are inside the tank), as it is the number one cause for pump failure. When the filters get restricted, the motor will want to slow down, as the discharge head increases, then the next chain of events happens by design - it's a motor - it will want to try and continue turning at it's design rpm, and when it can't do that easily, it will pull more amperage to try, thus burning the brushes out of it prematurely.
Trust me on that one. |
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05/16/2006 02:04:48 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Qart: and try adding some oil to a motor... I'll watch... :) |
If I fail to add oil to the electric motor in my furnace it will be very short lived. Most types of electric motors require bearing oil even if the bearings are sealed. Some even have 'oilight' sintered bronze bearings which retain a semi-permanent oil lubricant.
My model airplane glider uses a rubber band motor. Springwound motors power childrens toys and older shutter delay timers. The bottom line: 'motor' does not necessarily mean electric motor.
Vacationers go 'motoring' but I've never heard of one 'engining'. |
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05/16/2006 02:06:31 PM · #39 |
sooo... google is a search motor?
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05/16/2006 02:08:15 PM · #40 |
Yeah! Cool!
"Google search Motor"
I like it! |
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05/16/2006 02:23:31 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by Qart: think they call them things in GM and Ford cars engines... :) |
Should send them a letter to change their names to General Engines and Ford Engine Company then.
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05/16/2006 02:24:56 PM · #42 |
Motors go wizzzzz... Engines go buin buin :-)
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