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I think some took what I said about 1320 being an engineer wrong. I work with engineers in my business all the time. I do like to kid a couple of them about like being like Sheldon on Big Bang Therory. They aren't , but I tell them they are. Sorry if I offended anybody. I didn't mean to.

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Ed "engine ears" (also called elephant ears) are what we used to bolt in the Hemi on our street race car.

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Ed,
Don't be so hard on yourself!
I have been in the engineering field for 37 years and like any other profession, there are good and bad ones.
I know of engineers that don't even know how to change the oil on their cars or even how to replace a belt. Many of them come to me to ask automotive questions about their cars because they know I do my own work and race.
Many times I prefer to use engineering techs in lieu of degreed engineers because the techs are more creative and usually have more hands-on skills and experience.
By the way, there are many Sheldon's in my field and place of employment.

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I worked with engineers for my entire 30+ years in the Aerospace industry and my son is a darn good one too...yep, there are some Sheldons...if you've never seen "Dilbert -the Knack" video on youtube it's worth a watch, it is uncanny.

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I thought Ed (1320) meant he drove a train..... :-/

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Oh well then, that means he was a enganeer.
reed

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Yep, Jim and I can share some stories from his former and my current employer... :)

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But his company website lists him as "General Superintendent" and that he studied civil engineering in college. That doesn't sound like a full-blown, licensed engineer to me? But the company website probably has it wrong. Like all of us...:rolleyes:

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32 years of Sheldon's and 59 years of Life,made me smart enough to retire! Thank You Engineer's

Leonard A. Johnson 4445 CC/SA

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Engineer or not, it's obvious 1320 Racer has never worked in the automotive industry or repair field (like many members of this site) and his opinion comes from someone that buys his engines, trans., rears, etc. from a professional.

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Ed,

No worries here.
The ones that were quick enough to get it, did not worry about it! :)
Those of us who have been doing it very long have heard all the jokes, and seen enough of the jokes too!

Ken

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I have nothing but respect for those that chose to better themselves thru education. Gaining and using knowledge has helped mankind get where we are today. However posession of higher knowledge does not automatically make them an expert on all subjects. Knowledge and wisdom should be used in equal measures. To be honest I wish I had furthered my own education, as it would have certainly helped me even in my menial job.

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What is the original post/thread that started all this?

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Chris, 1320 posted he was an engineer. Somebody said something about how he thinks he knows more than anybody else. I mentioned he said he was an engineer. I heard from a couple that didn't appreciate it. I felt like they took it wrong. I just wanted to try to apologize to them.

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Ed, awesome qualifying run.....Wow....

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Thanks Gary. These locals are tougher than I. Bet I would lose a few lbs if I lived here. Gets hot in Oklahoma, but don't have the humidity. 69% on that last pass.
This old coot was sweating like a pig.

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I am an engineer for a US auto company. Engineers do not know everything including myself. A good engineer has sense enough to ask or research what he is looking for. I have run across many engineers who do not know the relationship of the parts they are responsible for with the rest of the car, and a lot of times it gets them in trouble having to do costly re-work.

I was lucky to have the luxury of training under old school engineers that were hands on guys that modified or repaired their parts as needed to get the necessary results they were after. Engineering is no where like that anymore. Just being book smart didn't cut it then and doesn't cut it now.

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I always thought engineering and Drag racing went well with each other. My schooling is Engineering and Buisness. I never knew what I wanted to be in life(well besides a racer of some type).


People who think they know everything really annoy the heck out us who do. ;) Just kidding.

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That's SO funny!! I need a couple of friends to see this one! LMAO!!
Greg, you see this? LOL

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On the way home from Topeka Sunday I saw a Subaru plate that said: ENGNERD....no kidding.

Clark

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One of the experiences of being an Engineer, is living in a cubicle; anything can take place in cubicle... :)

http://youtu.be/rDA71w-VVhQ