What has happened to quality on parts!

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Moneymaker 1, Jan 19, 2012.

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  1. simple man

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    Been there, done that! I hate when something is missing from an assembly! If I can't see the parts through a bubble pack, it gets opened!!:thumbs2:
     
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    If you need to make an upper bolt assembly for rear shocks, I have details in this tech article. I adapted some other shocks ...

    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=50105
     
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    Don't forget to have every part tested before you buy it if it is a testable part. Learned that one after the fourth bad voltage regulator in a row.

    Also I now inspect parts to see if they actually have grease applied where they should be greased. Nothing like a tag on a part that says to be careful of the factory greasing, that has no grease. Like the internal slave cylinder/throw out lever for some clutches. I got really good at dropping the transmission in my bronco.
     
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    X2! Especially electrical parts, because you usually get a hassle bringing them back! :thumbs2:
     
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    3 Fuel pumps. A leaky condenser and drier right out of the box. Fuel filter that leaks. All just this year. Getting tired of returning parts.
     
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