Adjustment Terminology

[Tom Wesenberg]

I'm reading the "Instruction Manual and Repair List" for my 1 1/2 H.P. Hercules stationary engine. When describing how to make adjustments for the carb and oilers the book consistently mentions turning the screw or knob "left" or "right". Since this is a rotary motion rather than a linear motion, it would seem the correct terminology would be "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" or "anti-clockwise" rather than "left" and "right".

In case you come across the same terminology in any Model A books, just remember turning to the "right" would mean turning "clockwise" and turning to the "left" means "counterclockwise".

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Tom, ~that only happens if you are right-handed! What happens if you are left-handed??

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Then you have to drive on the left side of the road. The problem will quickly self-correct. lol

 

[Benson]

What happpens if your political leanings will not let you turn something to "THE LEFT" or "THE RIGHT" depending upon your views!!

 

[MikeK]

Tom, always stirring the pot! Ya know, no-one would have trouble with this if you didn't mention it. THINKING is the consternation of many.

Being a southpaw, I'm probably more aware of the early-in-life righty/tighty, lefty/losey minuscule learning curve challenge we all once faced. So, let me ask you this: If my antique Brittish bike carb with a left-hand Wittworth threaded idle mix screw says "Turn it in until the speed drops off" is that left or right when sitting on the seat with the screw facing straight out to your right, and will that make the mixture richer or leaner? What if I lean over to use my left hand on the screwdriver and hold the tool backwards in my hand, with the blade facing up my arm?? I'm so confused!!

 

[Mitch//pa]

Geez Tom already causing trouble on the new site

 

[Bruce Adams]

What do they do "Down Under"?
Maybe the Kiwi's will clairify this point for us.

or
How bout if you are facing the other way?
Is that like "Port Your Helm"?

Righty Tighty Lefty Loosey

 

[skip]

Mitch I see you adjusted your avitar, did you turn it left or right?

I did finially see Shelly's posts. Thanks.

I really like this 'New Post' feature at the top of the site banner.

Tom this guy might have some info for you.

skip.

 

[Rowdy]

She Posted several times, but you will likely have to look under members and find her, then click on all posts by her. Rod

 

[Roadster62]

What about kids from the digital clock era?