[AT] "discontinued" parts - Re: AT Digest, Vol 149, Issue 17

[David Lines]

Replying to Ralph - Sometimes when they say it's discontinued, it's only 
dropped from the parts list of an old model.

Example: I had a Ford Taurus wagon and the rear ball joints were badly 
worn. I finally got desperate and took detailed measurements and photos 
thinking I could get something similar that would work. It turned out 
that they were the exact same as the front ball joints, mounted upside 
down. So I got a set of front ball joints and they dropped right in. I 
called Ford and they had completely (conveniently) forgotten that little 
detail, and swore that it wasn't true. Except that the service manager 
was very interested and took detailed notes. :-)
David in Fannin County TX

On 7/24/2016 11:00 AM, at-request at lists.antique-tractor.com wrote:
> That is quite a story Cecil. Bad enough to have the high parts prices
> but worse when they are the wrong fit.
> It could be worse. I need a new front brake drum for my 1600 Loadstar as
> the original is worn past the recommended
> diameter for re cutting. Would you believe IH does not have them for a
> 1971 model? And so far nowhere else I have
> tried has them either. This truck does not see much road use except
> between farms at seeding and harvest times.
> It does need brakes though. So far they work fine but I've spent a lot
> of money on wheel and master cylinders
> over the years. The rest of the truck could go for years but if the
> brakes wear out and new drums are not available
> I may have to park it.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
>
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> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 13:35:02 -0500
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> The muffler on my B is too tall to fit under the garage door, so I ordered an original style replacement that should fit. My son was helping me replace it this morning. While I was trying to figure out how to get the hood off he "climbed on your big tractor all by meself", wiped some dust off and told me it is clean now.
>
> Surprisingly I got everything off with only one broken bolt and even that came out with a vise grip.
>
> This afternoon I get to see if I can get it back together again... First it is my turn to watch both kids while my wife mows the lawn.
>
> I'm thankful for the air conditioned garage today.