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Old June 17th, 2007, 11:51 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Man, nitpick much? ........
If that's what you choose to call it, yes.

People come to this site looking for accurate information about Oldsmobiles, and any inaccurate information should be corrected as soon as possible.

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........ Tri-power is also the name that most people who aren't privy to the nuances of '57-8 Olds' call an intake that takes three carbs ........
Yes, I have been aware of that for a year or two. Now anyone who reads this thread, will also be aware of the correct application of the term.

Your post is an example of why they continue to be misinformed. Your reaction to mine, shows why too few people step up when they should.

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........ Rather than having to make a second post explaining what a J2 intake/carbs was, I called it tri-power .........
Exactly why the masses continue to be misinformed. I suggest you use a generic modifier, such as “an intake that takes three carbs”, or “3 two barrel carbs”, if only, to maintain your credibility on an Olds site.

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........ Now I had to make a second post.
Only to correct your own mistake. Which is, as it should be.

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None of us can know what we haven't learned yet .....
........ I saw Norm's "helpful" answer and encouragement as a slam ........
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