Replacement parts

Bob Mulry · 04-02-2018, 03:49 PM

In the Machine Shops they used to have a scrap barrel, that if a part was out of tolerance the machinist chucked it into the scrap barrel and made a new part that pass inspection before it left his machine.

Now they have eliminated the scrap barrel and will ship out anything. We noticed this starting to happen about 20 years ago and it has only gotten worse.

Everything from engine bearings to windshield wiper blades doesn’t fit.

Because in shipping out their scrap parts they might slide a couple through and have the end user pay the price...

QC inspection has been dead for a long time..

pmrphil · 04-02-2018, 07:28 PM

Q.C.? Seems it's getting to be a thing of the past. Just opened a set of rockers to find one of the pushrod cups has NO hole in it. Solid. And everybody thinks I'm nuts for double-checking everything.

MikeMoller · 04-08-2018, 08:19 PM

I know one of the big chains that bought another chain(the purchased chain had better parts) and I asked a regional manager how the merge was going. He stated it was going well, they were able to put their parts in the purchased chains boxes-more profit. I imagine customers will eventually figure it out.

Carguy49 · 06-29-2018, 11:34 AM

Quality control, along with customer service is going away rapidly. It is hard to find a parts guy or gal that actually knows what you want. If it's not in the computer, they can't help you. I am, of course, referring to the local parts houses.

I totally agree that if you do buy parts, check them for fit. They may, or may not be the right ones.

John Kissel · 07-22-2018, 01:27 AM

Dorman window regulator with motor #741-674 '95 F-150 driver side, wires reversed in the pigtail. Up is down & down is up. Had to reverse wires at the switch. Gotta' love them chikneese parts. John Kissel

RobbieRacer · 10-31-2018, 04:13 PM

Got a box of new spark plugs, one of the plugs had no threads! Press fit for a stripped hole I guess.

Project 392 · 11-03-2018, 12:44 PM

I found an Autolite plug like that in 1968. Think it's still floating around in one of the tool boxes.

Victor in Kingman

voltdr · 11-04-2018, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kissel

Dorman window regulator with motor #741-674 '95 F-150 driver side, wires reversed in the pigtail. Up is down & down is up. Had to reverse wires at the switch. Gotta' love them chikneese parts. John Kissel

I had this happen on an MSD extension cable for a crank trigger. I sent the pic to MSD, they confirmed that I should swap the wires. I don't think they (companies) do it on purpose but....................
Dan

Coleydog · 01-03-2019, 03:02 PM

Every purchaser is to blame, example, two parts that will work but one is 1/3 less. We all buy the cheap one, thinking we're being ripped off by the high priced one, eventually the better made product goes under. Now we have the junk. Thank Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Frieght and the original, Wall mart. Saw pricing on a front bearing wheel hub assembly, had basic (auction), daily driver, heavy duty, each was 30% more than the last. $69 to $369. Hate to see the quality on the cheap one.

04-02-2018, 03:49 PM	#1
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Replacement parts In the Machine Shops they used to have a scrap barrel, that if a part was out of tolerance the machinist chucked it into the scrap barrel and made a new part that pass inspection before it left his machine. Now they have eliminated the scrap barrel and will ship out anything. We noticed this starting to happen about 20 years ago and it has only gotten worse. Everything from engine bearings to windshield wiper blades doesn’t fit. Because in shipping out their scrap parts they might slide a couple through and have the end user pay the price... QC inspection has been dead for a long time.. __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

04-02-2018, 07:28 PM	#2
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 460 Likes: 1,808 Liked 348 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Replacement parts Q.C.? Seems it's getting to be a thing of the past. Just opened a set of rockers to find one of the pushrod cups has NO hole in it. Solid. And everybody thinks I'm nuts for double-checking everything. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

04-08-2018, 08:19 PM	#3
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Replacement parts I know one of the big chains that bought another chain(the purchased chain had better parts) and I asked a regional manager how the merge was going. He stated it was going well, they were able to put their parts in the purchased chains boxes-more profit. I imagine customers will eventually figure it out. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

06-29-2018, 11:34 AM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,949 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Replacement parts Quality control, along with customer service is going away rapidly. It is hard to find a parts guy or gal that actually knows what you want. If it's not in the computer, they can't help you. I am, of course, referring to the local parts houses. I totally agree that if you do buy parts, check them for fit. They may, or may not be the right ones. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

07-22-2018, 01:27 AM	#5
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Replacement parts Dorman window regulator with motor #741-674 '95 F-150 driver side, wires reversed in the pigtail. Up is down & down is up. Had to reverse wires at the switch. Gotta' love them chikneese parts. John Kissel

10-31-2018, 04:13 PM	#6
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Replacement parts Got a box of new spark plugs, one of the plugs had no threads! Press fit for a stripped hole I guess. __________________ U/SA 79 Mustang

11-03-2018, 12:44 PM	#7
Project 392 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 40 Likes: 198 Liked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Replacement parts I found an Autolite plug like that in 1968. Think it's still floating around in one of the tool boxes. Victor in Kingman

01-03-2019, 03:02 PM	#9
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Replacement parts Every purchaser is to blame, example, two parts that will work but one is 1/3 less. We all buy the cheap one, thinking we're being ripped off by the high priced one, eventually the better made product goes under. Now we have the junk. Thank Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Frieght and the original, Wall mart. Saw pricing on a front bearing wheel hub assembly, had basic (auction), daily driver, heavy duty, each was 30% more than the last. $69 to $369. Hate to see the quality on the cheap one.