31.   A mechanical problem at the Brazilian port of Paranagua delayed shipments of much-needed soybean supplies to the world market.

32.   A driver reported mechanical problems with it Tuesday, but repairs were never made, said Randall Bacon, general manager of the city Department of General Services.

33.   A minimum equipment list, or MEL, refers to each mechanical problem.

34.   A police spokesman said a preliminary investigation showed no signs of mechanical problems with the car or alcohol use by the driver, Walsh.

35.   A year later, a Baltimore Vietnam veteran with missing legs attempted the crossing but was foiled by mechanical problems in the boat that must accompany all swimmers.

36.   A tandem car quit earlier with mechanical problems unrelated to the power system.

37.   A United Airlines spokesman said the delay was because of mechanical problems.

38.   A. It could be a mechanical problem, but you might try cleaning the lens on the CD-ROM drive first to see whether that helps with the skipping.

39.   According to tournament officials, Montana State was stranded in Salt Lake City in the afternoon after encountering mechanical problems with its plane.

40.   After his jaw-dropping mechanical problems at Rockingham, Gordon rallied to win at Atlanta two weeks later, and then he finished third at Darlington.