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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Nothing's gone wrong with my car for two weeks so I thought I'd rebuild the TAM (Translational Accelerometer Module).
AS you see from the attached I have a spare CSC (Central Spheroidal Component) but, for the life of me I can't seem to work out how to get a grip on the retaining arms.

Can anyone help ?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Use your portable quantum singularity to distort the local frame of reference, then it will fit right in.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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Charlie,
Do I have to hire that from CERN?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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It's fully assembled and has parts left over. Sounds like most of my repair work. The simple mathematical equation is Pr=AoA(squared), where Pr= parts remaining and A0A= amount of anxiety.

It is believed that is the universe's counter to missing socks in the drier, but has yet to be proven.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by steveinfrance
Charlie,
Do I have to hire that from CERN?
You might be able to pick one up at the Tevatron rummage sale but shipping across the pond may be prohibitive.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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I see the problem. You failed to convert from bushels/lightyear into cubits/radian. And don't forget to maintain your significant digits through your calculations.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Can you expand a bit here - I have my torque wrench calibrated in cubits per mermidon but it just keeps slipping off into another dimension.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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what math?use cutting torch and a big hammer...steve.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by steven300
what math?use cutting torch and a big hammer...steve.
^^ +1

Or as it is a translation related problem, you need to book a consultation with Translator
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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I believe you're failing to recognize what comes simply to an experienced tradesman: Excess parts are to be saved until enough are available to construct another unit.

You're welcome!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by plums
^^ +1

Or as it is a translation related problem, you need to book a consultation with Translator
Aaargh!! Shame on you. You need to consider a name change (Puns)!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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You have simply distorted your dimensions. A quick blast with a Transmogrifier should restore normality.
 
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