 Idiots guide to mechanic's terminology
Gentlemen,
I would like to create a thread that explains the best way to describe a problem. OK I know that we can't give a complete English course, but we can agree on the definition of certain words. My thought is that we can use this thread to create a glossary of words and their meanings with a preamble that we can post in the "new member" section as a sticky. Then we can point to the sticky when a person uses many "gear head" terms out of context.
I think you have the idea.
One issue that comes to mind is the use of terms such as "turn over" "cranks" or "crank" and another... "nothing" , or.. "I tried everything"
Another issue I have is with personification... "it TRYS to" for example... It trys to start, but it don't crank.
OK... so I hope I got you interested it this little project.
Let's work on it as a team
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BroncoJoe19
2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
I'm not a professional mechanic, take my suggestions with a grain of salt, or a cup of coffee 
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