Optimizing mileage for foundry trip

Let the record show that Gunner wrote back on Sat,

21 May 2005 17:10:20 GMT in rec.crafts.metalworking :

Liberals like to pay taxes so much, they insist on all of us sharing.

tschus pyotr

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pyotr filipivich
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Speed shifting if done properly doesnt harm the clutch in the slightest. His method works fine..its just the speed at which his does it that is a bit problematic.

I haul a trailer a lot. Usually a thousand or so pounds of machines etc. Considering that my truck has 365,000 miles on it, with 2 clutches (the third sometime this year I think) Id not worry too much about a fast power shift being too rough on the clutch.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years, the world has a long way to go to regain its credibility and reputation with the US." unknown

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Gunner

They probably werent tailgating until you slowed down

Ever wonder why folks hit you?

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years, the world has a long way to go to regain its credibility and reputation with the US." unknown

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Gunner

The ramp off the Taconic parkway that leads to my workplace is kind of odd, it cloverleafs around and while the visibility is poor (large rock outcropping which obscures the street one merges onto) the runout zone for the ramp onto that road is quite long.

Nevertheless folks insist on coming around the bend, and stopping dead at the merge point.

Since I'm usually on a motorbike I've gotten into the habit of pulling alongside those stopper folks, on the inside. A co-worker was fortunate enough to have done that because the guy who was tailgating *him* slammed into the guy who stopped. He and his bike would have been the 'meat in the sandwich.'

Sometimes stopping dead in traffic isn't really the best thing to do...

Jim

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jim rozen

On 23 May 2005 05:22:41 -0700, the inscrutable "MikeMandaville" spake:

OK, it's your funeral, dental trip, or car wreck.

So is failure to yield. It's just too bad that cops don't go after blue-haired old ladies and Mandavilles as viciously as they do stopsign rollers. I just hope the cops come after you WHEN (not if) you cause an accident with your antics.

Let me guess: you talk on your cell phone while you drive everyone insane at 22mph, too, don't you?

How many accidents have you caused, though? Slow drivers are at fault at least as often as fast drivers in my experience. They cause people to lose patience (and their judgment) as they attempt to get around the slowpokes and is even more dangerous when the slowpokes speed up to piss 'em off even more. Since you stated that as one of the antics you pull, you're _dangerous_, dude.

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Larry Jaques

How unfortunate that no one ever showed you the proper way to drive a standard transmission vehicle.. The syncronizing of the clutch disk and pressure plate provides a smooth transfer of power to the drive wheels.... Letting the clutch engage while the vehicle is moving and the engine is at idle RPM actually is the same as applying a brake. This will wear material from the clutch disk the same as letting the clutch out under load from the engine. Matching the engine RPM to the drive wheels RPM during clutch engagement, without feeling the car slow or accelerate requires a skillful driver... it does not appear you have the dexterity or skill to accomplish this task.... Unless of course you do have the ability and simply are one of those sick minded individuals that, through your actions, actually go out of their way to get attention by inconveniencing other people... Pat Landy

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patlandy2

Put 'im on a old manual tractor for a while- after some experience you can frequently shift gears without using the clutch at all and doing so lets you get on with getting the job done- and dinking around as above is quickly revealed as the silliness it is.

Gregm

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Greg Menke

Sorry...there is no real correlation between political perversions and gas taxes. As a good example, here in Tennessee, the basic state/federal tax is about $0.22/gallon. A number of counties have added on a few pennies to that, so in places it is $0.29/gallon. Yet...if you look at the political map Tennessee has been a solidly Republican state for some time. Also...IF it is truly a liberal/conservative thing, why is it that when a conservative administration comes into power the taxes NEVER go down, and, in some cases even rise some more? The controlling factor here more the fact that money to a politician is like Crack to an addict. They can never have enough of it, and they will sell their sister and grandmother into prostitution to get more of it. As for the environment...it is not the government's job to make sure our environment is clean. It is our job. We should each take on the responsibility of keeping things as clean as we can. We should not throw trash (including cigarette butts) out the window. We should make sure that our tires are inflated to proper pressure and our vehicles are tuned to max efficiency. We should make the decision to drive a more fuel efficient vehicle when possible. We should do what we can to cut down on the trash flow by recycling. If we see trash on the sidewalk, we should pick it up, and dispose of it...not just walk by. However, alas, this requires citizens who are responsible adults, and, I feel that too few Americans qualify for this label. Regards Dave Mundt

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Dave Mundt

On Tue, 24 May 2005 16:28:06 GMT, the inscrutable snipped-for-privacy@esper.com (Dave Mundt) spake:

You've entirely lost sight of his post in question, Dave.

So you're clear, I quote his post from 5/21:

"I didn't see this other post until just now. I usually shift at 2500 rpm. The thing is, though, that I never power shift. I always wait until my left foot is completely up off of the clutch before I put my right foot back on the gas again. I do this to save wear and tear on the clutch. This always throws the car in back of me for a loop, though, because he expects me to accelerate steadily, instead of leveling off in each gear. The first shift usually causes them to put on the breaks. The second shift usually causes them to turn on their turn signal. My power band in third gear though is such that when they try to pass me, I can always leave them in the dust, if I really want to. :-) "

Read the intent there, as illustrated by both the text and the grin. He is FULLY aware of how his driving affects others yet he obviously does it to spite them and/or to encourage anger. Tell Mike to drive more courteously and all of us will be better off.

BTW, safe and courteous drivers accelerate up to speed quickly so as to avoid causing changes in traffic patterns, and that applies in-town, in rural areas, and at freeway onramps.

Granted, people shouldn't rush to anger, but they sure as hell don't need antagonists like Mike pushing it in their faces, either.

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Larry Jaques

Amen. I'm one of those fast drivers that hates getting stuck behind a slowpoke or an erratic driver. My goal is to get from A to B as efficiently as possible, with as little wasted motion as possible. Part of that deal is moving with traffic without disrupting the flow. I really hate it when I screw up and force someone else to have to alter their speed to accomodate my actions.

I have found that I have much better situational awareness when I'm moving forward through traffic, however slowly, rather than going with the flow at whatever speed the slowest "poke" dictates to all the cars behind him/her.

Nearly every morning on my way to the office, I see a 50-ish librarian type in a faded blue Festiva. This gal drives fast and fluid, moving in and out through the gaps with nary a ripple. Very impressive. I measure myself by how well I can keep up with her :)

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Rex B

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