what the heck is this piece sticking out?

[edjusted]

Haha, thanks guys. I'm still at that "new owner every potential flaw is a big deal" stage. I'll just yank the noodle/motor mount off. And about those squirrels...how many more horsepower do they add?

[TonyPSchaefer]

Originally Posted by edjusted

And about those squirrels...how many more horsepower do they add?

Well you have been feeding them, right? If not, then probably not much anymore!

[bjjb99]

Originally Posted by edjusted

Haha, thanks guys. I'm still at that "new owner every potential flaw is a big deal" stage. I'll just yank the noodle/motor mount off. And about those squirrels...how many more horsepower do they add?

Hamsters can generate about 0.00054 horsepower each. If we scale that by the relative weights of each animal, then a squirrel could generate about 0.0034 horsepower.

Source for hamster power -- Otherpower.com's Hamster-Powered Night Light200 milliamps at 2 volts = 0.4 watts = 0.00054 horsepower

Average weight of a hamster -- 90 grams = 0.198 pounds
Average weight of a gray squirrel -- 20 ounces = 1.25 pounds

BJJB

[Jack66]

Originally Posted by bjjb99

Hamsters can generate about 0.00054 horsepower each. If we scale that by the relative weights of each animal, then a squirrel could generate about 0.0034 horsepower.

Source for hamster power -- Otherpower.com's Hamster-Powered Night Light200 milliamps at 2 volts = 0.4 watts = 0.00054 horsepower

Average weight of a hamster -- 90 grams = 0.198 pounds
Average weight of a gray squirrel -- 20 ounces = 1.25 pounds

BJJB

Now this is good information -- and it is backed up by facts and raw data. Well done! Just the kind of post PC needs more of.