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Old 01-25-2009, 09:52 AM
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refusal
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈfyü-zəl\
Function: noun
1 : the act of refusing or denying
2 : the opportunity or right of refusing or taking before others

Sorry, but my comment stems from years of brainwashing from a guy that rebuilt aircraft ENGINE's. Everytime I said motor in reference to my H300's (its a helicopter) engine he would give me a 5 minute verbal lashing which everyone in the class loved. Did it make me a better pilot....no but I do still remember that......

Anyway, since I am **** retentive (NEVER been accused of that before!) the difference is: a motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy, and an engine converts chemical or heat energy into mecheanical energy.

fonefiddy, my questions to you are: Is the starter a motor or an engine? Is it still rediculously cold up there? Its a balmly +55F here right now....lol

But who wants to be precise while talking on a internet forum anyway......lol