[AT] Was: You can't fix stupid-naming names-Now Parts

[charlie hill]

True but 80% of the population are capable of learning to do it if they
have the interest and ambition.  Some know how and don't because they
value their time and inconvenience over their money.  That's fine.
I knew how to diagnose that clothes dryer because I took 15 minutes to
go to www.repairclinic.com and watch the video which tells you step by
step how to disassemble the dryer, what tools you need to diagnose the
problem and how to go about making the repair.  You can also order the part
direct from them.  This time I used Amazon because I've made this repair
before and didn't need to study up.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dennis Johnson
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 1:34 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Was: You can't fix stupid-naming names-Now Parts

Charlie,

A few important points
1-you own a screwdriver and can use it
2-you own an ohmmeter and can use it
3-you have a clue what a fuse is, and what it looks like

Most people on the list can also do the above 3 things, but 80% or more of 
the general population cannot or will not do them

Dennis

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 12:02 PM, charlie hill <charliehill at embarqmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
> Len, this is an off topic example in reply but it drives home your point.
> My clothes dryer went out Sunday night.  I pulled the back off of it and
> checked the over heat fuse with my ohm meter.  It was open.  I picked up
> my phone, clicked on the Amazon app, searched for Whirlpool thermostat,
> ID'd it from the photo and description, hit one click order and Tuesday it
> was in my mail box for less than $15 bucks.  IF  I could find one in this
> town
> I'd burn $15 worth of gasoline and pay twice that much or more for the 
> part.
> It's a sad state of affairs for small business and I hate it but if they 
> are
> all on
> a bus headed off a cliff I'm not going to get on there with them.
>
> Charlie
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Len Rugen
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:52 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Was: You can't fix stupid-naming names-Now Parts
>
> I found out this week that sometimes parts stores are only as good as the
> parts catalog.  I needed a starter solenoid for my MF255, 1979 mode. 
> Perkins
> AD4.236.  Parts book shows one option, easy order.  It's not the right 
> one.
> Perkins or MF used some Delco started, some Lucas, I have the Lucas. 
> Almost
> no one lists that part.
> Amazon has lots of the Delco part for under $20, they have replacement
> starters for about $140.  Local MF dealer wanted $154 for the solenoid.  I
> think I've found the right part on Amazon for a little over $30.
> I can see how Amazon could put local parts dealers out of business.
> Granted, these are probably "Made in China" parts, but many of the dealer
> parts are also...
>
> Len Rugen
>
> rugenl at yahoo.com
>
>
>
>
>    On Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:47 AM, "Gunnells, Bradley R"
> <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu> wrote:
>
>
> Parts stores are generally only as good as the person behind the counter.
> Myself when I get parts locally I tend to go to O’Reilly as they are close
> by my work and convenient. If I stop in the morning usually the store
> manager waits on me. They’ve also got a couple other counter folks that 
> seem
> competent. Our Napa isn’t in a good location for me personally (out of the
> way for most all my travels) but I do stop there on occasion when I feel
> they sell a better brand of something I’m after. As for the Auto Zone and
> Advanced, just never been impressed any time I’ve gotten things there.
> Typically the parts were ok but the help behind the counter was the
> shortfall.
>
> To be honest, if I’m not in a huge rush for parts (planned
> repair/maintenance) I often get parts from Rock Auto online. I can get top
> of the line brands like Fel-Pro or OEM brands (Asin for Toyota etc) for 
> far
> less than the local auto dealer. Some things that have core charges are 
> too
> much hastle to me to deal with the return so those all get purchased
> locally.
>
> Brad
>
> On 3/29/17, 10:59 PM, "at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com on behalf of
> Greg Hass" <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com on behalf of
> ghass at m3isp.com> wrote:
>
>    The following is only my opinion; Advance Auto is one of last
>    resort------ O'Reilleys (SP?) only bought a couple of things but not
>    sure it is that great-----Carquest has been place of choice for many
>    years, the owners daughter works the counter a lot, in her 40's and
>    really hot; unfortunately the personality of a grizzly bear. The last
>    straw, and I heard it was not their fault, they lost the car quest 
> brand
>    and what they got to replace it is junk------ the last few months I 
> have
>    switched to NAPA and have had very good luck, will see what the future
>    brings.
>          Greg Hass
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