Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"?

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As in "When my Ford F350 starter wouldn't work the tow truck guy told me to just give it a firm whack"
And how hard is a "light tap"?
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #2  
First off, how big a guy are ya? And what are you gonna whack it with?
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #4  
Right between a "hard whack" and a "light whack."

Bruce
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #6  
Yea sure, a firm wack will leave a clear indentation in soft wood (pine) but not 1/8 inch plate.

A lite tap will break non tempered glass, but won't chip car paint.

Best,

ed
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #7  
It all depends on how much of a mark it leaves...!
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"?
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Yea sure, a firm wack will leave a clear indentation in soft wood (pine) but not 1/8 inch plate.

A lite tap will break non tempered glass, but won't chip car paint.

Best,

ed
So will a firm whack bounce off oak? That's about twice the Janka rating.
And is a rap between a tap and a whack? :)
Where is an online source further defining this use of force on material?

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Years ago I wrote the F350 story and people got incensed about my terminology.
 
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   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #9  
So will a firm whack bounce off oak? That's about twice the Janka rating.
And is a rap between a tap and a whack? :)
Where is an online source further defining this use of force on material?

/edit -
Years ago I wrote the F350 story and people got incensed about my terminology.
Yes assuming 4X4 or greater.
Now you are just picking the fly specs out of the horse poop:)
What is "online"?

Best,

ed
 
   / Can anyone link me to a definition of a "firm whack"? #10  
As in "When my Ford F350 starter wouldn't work the tow truck guy told me to just give it a firm whack"
And how hard is a "light tap"?
Use your judgment since you don’t want to damage the starter. My best guess would be like driving a 12 penny nail with 16 oz hammer.
 

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