Date:         Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:43:21 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: engine conversion
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Bill,

David and I have differing (and probably similar too) opinions on various
aspects of I4 conversions. But discussing them like this on the list is
problematic. The tone of the comments can be misinterpreted and the "he
said-then he said" notation becomes clumsy and unworkable.


What I would like to do is complete the survey, post the results, then we
can discuss the pros and cons of each approach using the survey results as a
base.

But I will, in the spirit of an honest discussion, admit to a couple of
biases:

1. I dislike unhelpful answers to posted questions on the list. If someone
asks about a vibration problem with their engine, it doesn't help to reply
with negative or ambiguous statement. Either post a tip or leave it alone.

2. I look critically at responses to engine conversion list questions that
are given by members with a commercial interest in engine conversion!



Alistair

--
'82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94
albell@uvic.ca
http://members.shaw.ca/albell




on 5/3/03 8:18 am, Bill Marshall wrote:

> David and Allistair:
>
> Please continue your discussion, it is great fun.  However, you should switch
> to different symbol sets (####, ?????) in subsequent postings, so we all can
> keep track of what's new and what's old.  Thank you!
>
> Bill