jotd--Why men shouldn't write advice columns:

Dear Walter, I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work
leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven
more than a mile down the road when the 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 our bedroom with the neighbor's
daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbor girl is 22. We have
been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and
admitted that they had 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 love
him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become
increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get
through to him anymore. Can you please help? Sincerely, 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 solve 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!