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

[Dennis Johnson]

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

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> 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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