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« on: September 10, 2005, 12:16:16 AM »
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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?  

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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2005, 03:28:48 AM »
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How 'bout.... Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow.


That just about sums it up I think??

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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2005, 11:55:12 AM »
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Hey GP, this isn't sex education.   Grin
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2005, 11:48:22 PM »
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Thanks for your suggestion gp.

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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2005, 04:48:49 AM »
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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!!!!!!!!!!

Shocked Grin Grin Grin Roll Eyes

Move over Bernie Taupin!

May need a little adjustment, as it is REAL hard to make engine parts & functions rhyme. :-/ :-/

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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2005, 05:43:29 AM »
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Try this amateurish attempt.   Smiley  Smiley  Smiley

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
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2005, 06:09:19 AM »
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Hey!!
That last line is MINE. Plagerism is rampant on the forum. You will be hearing from my Lawyer, Kev! Wink Wink

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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2005, 06:32:47 AM »
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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.   Grin



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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2005, 06:45:04 AM »
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 Shocked Shocked
OK, I am willing to call off my hounds as long as you don't tell Sir Paul. Deal??
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2005, 12:23:02 PM »
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These literary/arty types are a sensitive bunch, aren't they   Cheesy  Cool
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2005, 07:19:54 PM »
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An impressive effort Rob J and REDMR2RED.  Cheesy  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.

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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2005, 10:14:06 PM »
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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
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