I was taught to do that as well, in 1975. Though I didn't know how replace the head gasket nor the carburetor; at least I know what a carburetor is.
Joel
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| Yes, this is a philosophical question -- what is physics in teaching?
| does it include techniques or just how to use and manipulate N1, 2, and
| 3?
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| bc remembers being taught (ca. 1955) to turn the meter stick on edge
| for greater accuracy.
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| p.s. gone are the days when kids (male at least) knew how to replace a
| head gasket and rebuild a carburetor.
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