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Title: Engine Ditty Post by: parisian62 on September 10, 2005, 12:16:16 AM Hello there,
I'm seeking a set of words, jingle, ditty, acronym (not sure what you'd call it) to explain how an engine works. My son (aged 7 and in 1st class in primary school) has put his hand up to do a speech at school and wants to do it on how an engine works. I seem to remember some catchy words that basically explained the process. Any ideas? Stewart Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: gp on September 10, 2005, 03:28:48 AM How 'bout.... Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow.
That just about sums it up I think?? ;D ;D Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: Martin on September 10, 2005, 11:55:12 AM Hey GP, this isn't sex education. ;D
Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: parisian62 on September 12, 2005, 11:48:22 PM Thanks for your suggestion gp.
Stewart Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: 4hammers on September 13, 2005, 04:48:49 AM Hey,
what about this. My boy & I just made it up. He is 8. It is sung to the tune "The hip bone is conected to the .....thigh bone" etc etc. The fuel pump's what makes the……. fuel flow, The carby sends the fuel where its……. gotta go, The dizzy sends sparks & …….the plugs glow, The pistons squash it up & make it…..all blow, The blow makes the pistons go down …..real low, They’re joined to crank & that goes…up & down The crank makes the flywheel go….…round & round Let out the clutch & the ……gears engage This sends the horsepower all the way, All the way down to the……LSD, This turns the axles & the… wheels go Then push the gas pedal..... real low, The gas pedal makes the ......fuel flow, Then the carby sends the fuel where its ...gotta go, & the wheels go round & round!!!!!!!!!! :o ;D ;D ;D ::) Move over Bernie Taupin! May need a little adjustment, as it is REAL hard to make engine parts & functions rhyme. :-/ :-/ Rob J Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: REDMR2RED on September 13, 2005, 05:43:29 AM Try this amateurish attempt. :) :) :)
Put together with mechanical skill Pistons goes up and down at will Valves open and close Fuel burnt exhaust on the nose While the wheels go round and round Intake, Compression, explosion, exhaust By four, six or eight cylinders forced All make a vehicle perform on a course While the wheels go round and round Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: 4hammers on September 13, 2005, 06:09:19 AM Hey!!
That last line is MINE. Plagerism is rampant on the forum. You will be hearing from my Lawyer, Kev! ;) ;) Rob J Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: REDMR2RED on September 13, 2005, 06:32:47 AM I think you'll find its the Beatles.
Watching the Wheels I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round, I really love to watch them roll, No longer riding on the merry-go-round, I just had to let it go. http://www.beatles.ws/songw-z.htm Paul McCartney's lawyer will be in touch Rob. ;D Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: 4hammers on September 13, 2005, 06:45:04 AM :o :o
OK, I am willing to call off my hounds as long as you don't tell Sir Paul. Deal?? Rob J ;) Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: Martin on September 13, 2005, 12:23:02 PM These literary/arty types are a sensitive bunch, aren't they :D 8)
Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: parisian62 on September 13, 2005, 07:19:54 PM An impressive effort Rob J and REDMR2RED. :D How about a duet at the next round of Australian idol? I'm sure the whole forum would be behind you guys.
Many thanks again. Stewart Title: Re: Engine Ditty Post by: earlyholdenfan on September 13, 2005, 10:14:06 PM For what it is worth there was a single released a few years back called "the old Holden Waltz" it tells the story of always being broke and working on the old beasts, it uses the firing order as a chorus! and tells the story of a young guy buying an "old FC panelvan, from a retired man, driven three times round the clock"
will try to find words. Matt |