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> Extra! Extra! Wavy washer commits terrorism, Suicicidal jump into bowels of engine
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post Jul 31 2005, 04:01 PM
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In an apparent act of suicide an 8mm wavy washer jumped to its death in an attempt to derail a Type IV engine build. Late last night when it believed security would be lax due to fatigue the accused dove from a rocker arm stud directly down a pushrod tube. The washer's fall was arrested by the lifter in the lifter bore where it rested for approximately 5 minutes. When it was discovered in hiding several attempts were made to recover it. The recovery team, in great distress, attempted to coax the washer out of it's hideout without the use of violence. As the evening wore on it became apparent that the terrorist washer was intent on self distruction and at approximately 8:00 PM it made an attempt at escape, bolting through an oil return passage into the crankcase. The evening ended with the situation at a standoff and recovery efforts would begin again in the morning.

Recovery attempts began again at approximately 3:30AM in an attempt to surprise the terrorist washer and because the recovery team could not sleep. Under clear skies and a creasent moon the confrontation began anew. Early attempts to scout for the washer were unsuccessful and further negotiations proved fruitless. The decision was made to go in after the culprit so at approximately 4:00 AM preparations were made to split the case and recover the washer.

The twenty case and through bolts were removed and the engine case was opened without difficulty. Little resistance was offered. Curses were heard from the recovery party as they probed futher into the terrorist washer's lair. Attempts to spot the perpetrator were fruitless until it was found hiding up against the rubber gasket holding in the windage tray. When confronted the forsaken washer gave up without a fight and it was removed to await it final judgement.

Clean up efforts continued for several hours and at last check the area is peaceful and life is returning to normal.

Security efforts are being redoubled and random searches will be enforced.

The accused is in custody and is awaiting trial on numerous charges including attempted murder of an engine. There is some doubt whether an impartial jury can be found and the trial may need to be moved. The washer is claiming he is innocent and that he tripped due to disregard for his personal saftey by the engine builder one DN Hunt. An attorney for the washer is threatening a suit in civil court. Rumor on the street is that the washer will not survive long in custody. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)

Here is the washer during his last moment of freedom.

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post Jul 31 2005, 04:08 PM
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post Jul 31 2005, 04:08 PM
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Yeah, he looks like a screwy character! Hopefully the nut case doesn't bolt!
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post Jul 31 2005, 04:09 PM
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Damn washers! makes then snake-like magnets worthwhile now don't they?
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post Jul 31 2005, 04:11 PM
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Ouch. Let him burn. Bad washer, very bad washer! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/spank.gif)
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post Jul 31 2005, 04:12 PM
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Put him to the cutting torch!!!!


Burn the Witch.. ..errr .... Washer!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)
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post Jul 31 2005, 05:31 PM
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Dave, I am just glad you aren't working on my TEETH! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pinch.gif) OY!!

Make that thing into a necklace buddy! Fun story, sorry you lived it, but fun to read!


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post Jul 31 2005, 05:35 PM
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Damn... I agree with Miles twice in one year? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

Way funny story... well written. Make something out of the washer, and then send the story into Pano or something. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

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post Jul 31 2005, 06:21 PM
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a diving save, good one dave. couldn't you have just rotated the engine in the stand so the washer would loose the battle due to gravity? only a half step backwards. nearly 4 weeks til whistler. you still have time. tic-toc.

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post Jul 31 2005, 07:01 PM
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I hope it wasn't really an 8mm washer, because it's supposed to be a 7mm one. The Cap'n
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post Jul 31 2005, 07:39 PM
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after standing most the day in a 99 degree shop shooting, rollling, cutting,and grinding fiberglass,that was damn funny,and wrote very well btw. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
let the washer fry. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) for its acts against a 914!
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post Jul 31 2005, 10:21 PM
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Well done! Good thing you got that thing out without resorting to CHOPSTICKS (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 1 2005, 05:49 AM
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Isn't that a weapon Of Mass Distruction?

Well written Dave (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/slap.gif)
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post Aug 1 2005, 06:11 AM
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Sir... as Mr. Washer's attorney I must insist that you stop painting my client as a terrorist.

My client steadfastly denies any attempt to cause the destruction you so obviously tricked him into. It was police brutality I tell ya. He' got the bruises to prove it.

We will have our day in court... Oh yes we will (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 1 2005, 11:42 AM
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hilarious and sad (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chairfall.gif)
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post Aug 1 2005, 12:00 PM
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I don't know if it would have damaged the case (anyone?) but maybe some WD-40 would have disolved the washer... I guess in the end, you'd still have had to spilt the case... and then how to get the WD-40 off..

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post Aug 1 2005, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE (redshift @ Aug 1 2005, 10:00 AM)
I don't know if it would have damaged the case (anyone?) but maybe some WD-40 would have disolved the washer... I guess in the end, you'd still have had to spilt the case... and then how to get the WD-40 off..

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post Aug 1 2005, 02:48 PM
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post Aug 1 2005, 06:34 PM
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Keep that washer!!
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post Aug 1 2005, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Aug 1 2005, 02:02 PM)

WHAT? The Cap'n

I suppose you are the only one here, that hasn't heard the story of the WD-40_vs_911 paint disaster?

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