why does the U.S use the imperial system?

Question 1
why does the U.S use the imperial system?...  

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1)   US uses US not imperial.
1 imperial ounce = .96 US ounces - TazT

2)   We just like it and we know it and that is that. - Visualize Whirled Peas

3)   Back in about the 60's, The U.S. Government decided it was going to force car makers, and just about everyone else, to switch over to the metric system, which would make us "just like the rest of the world" This was not well received and was resisted. If we wanted to be just like the rest of the world, we would have stayed "over there"

What we have NOW is a mish mash of bolts and other hardware, some metric and some SAE. The only thing that was accomplished was mechanics were forced to buy TWICE as many tools to stay in business. - Paul

4)   stubborn , hateful Union workers, especially in the skilled trades.
WHen these drunken idiots all die off, maybe we can advance to the 20th century, let alone the 21st.

Every engineer in the U.S. is fluent in SI units and we catch hell from the drunken idiots in the shops who can't read millimeters - John H

5)   Who cares, it works doesn't it. - doane_nut


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Question 2
why would the front end shake when braking in my 2000 chrysler mini van?...  

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1)   warped rotors and/or pads. - Jim Stark

2)   Warped Brake rotors - 67Bronco

3)   Front rotors are warped. You may need to have them replaced instead of resurfacing (cutting) them. Have the brakes checked all around. - C-Tech

4)   The front brake rotors are warped, you will have to have them resurfaced or replaced depending on the thickness of the rotors, and you will also have to replace the pads. - Brandon


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Question 3
Need help with 2000 Chrysler grand voyager se 3.3?...  ok i am a girl so i dont know everything about vehicles....... my car has started to over heat only when i go above 40 If i stay below 40 its fine when i try to drive on the free way going 60 it goes in between the half way mark to the H. My heater was turned on full blast still no help. I am just stumped on what it can be Thermostat, Water Pump, the fan works but makes a little noise so maybe it could be the fan. I drained my water today and put anti freeze i just changed my oil the other day, so STUMPED. please help! I am a delivery driver......... need my car : (

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1)   If you don't know anything about cars, then you need to take it to a mechanic. It's probably a thermostat issue, but it could be something worse. It needs to be diagnosed by a professional. - Chris

2)   Well, lilangle, I don't think it's the fan because you only need it driving slow around town. Over 40 would have enough air movement through the radiator to keep it cool. Same with the water pump. I'm thinking maybe the radiator may be stopped up to the point that not enough coolant can circulant to keep the engine cool above 40. Thermostats usually either come apart or shut off flow altogether, however never rule them completely out as a overheating cause. Personally, I am leaning toward the radiator. - Jackolantern

3)   Yeah, it sounds like there is junk in front of or in radiator air path, or the radiator is somewhat plugged inside meaning it may be time for new radiator. - done wrenching


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Question 4
2003 PT Cruiser left head light will not work?...  I have 2003 PT Cruiser which has never had any colllision damage . The left head light quit working and I replaced the bulb but it still will not work . The high bean bulb does work . Any ideas what is wrong. Rt

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1)   You may have a bad connection between the wire and the contact. - badbill1941

2)   if the new bulb was installed correctly the it could be the connection or a broke wire . - Delmer S

3)   the problem may be the multifunction switch, or elsewhere in the circuit. - Brad and Debb


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Question 5
I need help to find a 1973 plymouth fury reverse lens?...  in the rear bumper

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1)   Online or even e-bay, that's where I would look. You have the world at your fingertips and people all over the place just selling everything. - DaBrat

2)   moparts.com - done wrenching

3)   That's a good one. I know the very lens you're talking about, it's clear with the "Plymouth" script across it.
Check into Brad's NOS parts (803)755-0066.

Also, don't give up on eBay. lot's of junk yards and specialists now have stores there for all kinds of automotive parts. Keep in mind that the lens you're looking for was available from 71-73. - Delamothe


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