Murphy's Laws of Mechanics

The ultimate collection of 6 laws regarding Murphy's Laws of Mechanics. If it can go wrong, it will, and usually at the worst time.

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If you drop a tool or a part, it will roll to the exact center underneath your car, thus extending your repair enjoyment. Sent by Tim Salo, Madison, NJ.

- Tim Salo

Corollary: It will not roll if it falls on shag carpeting and is small enough to hide.

Any instrument, when dropped, will roll into the least accessible corner.

You can put anything anywhere if you have enough grease & a big enough hammer. Sent by J.C. Rolston.

If you drop a tool or small part while working on a car, it will roll to the exact center underneath it.

If it doesn't fit, force it. If it breaks, it needs replacing anyway.

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