Why Men Don't Write Advice Columns
Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in
the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a mile down the road
when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home
to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in
the bedroom with a neighbor lady making mad passionate love to her.
When I confronted him, he tried to make out that he went into the back yard and
heard a lady scream, had come to her rescue but found her unconscious. He'd carried
the woman back to our house, laid her in bed, and began CPR. When she awoke she
immediately began thanking him and kissing him and he was attempting to break
free when I came back.
But when I asked him why neither of them had any clothes on, he broke down and
admitted that he'd been having an affair for the past six months.
I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months
ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I am
32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years. I love him very
much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant.
I don't feel I can get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely, Mrs.. Sheila
Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety
of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel
line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold
and also check all grounding wires.
If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump
itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps.
Walter