The Daily Yardman Thread
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Ronno6
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I love a good pissing contest...
So, I am looking at Holley Street Warrior carbs on ebay.
I find a "barely used" one for $220.00 + $9.90 shipping.
That adds up to $229.90. (Not all people understand that...)
Then, I find Holley factory refurbs for $229.99 SHIPPED.
That adds up to $229.99)
This includes a 1 year warranty and new installation kit.
I consider that to be a better deal.
The owner of the used one does not agree............
He says that the Holley Factory refurbs are "old,worn out units" (The Holley auction clearly states that these are NOT old,worn out units,
and they have been tested, calibrated, and, again, come with the SAME warranty as new..........
The seller of the used one disregards this statement.......
In fact, this is an exerp from the actual listing:
This is an official Holley Performance Factory Refurbished Carburetor listing.
Factory Refurbished carbs are NOT old worn-out carbs that have been rebuilt. They are carbs that were returned under warranty. When these carbs are returned, we check them out and most of the time there is nothing wrong with them. Generally, they were simply adjusted out of working range by the installer.
Since these carbs may show signs of a previous installation, our policy is not to sell them as new. Rather than scrapping them, we are making them directly available to the public. Not only does this help us control the costs of our new carbs, it allows you to get a great deal on a like-new carburetor!
Factory Refurbished carbs have undergone a thorough inspection. Any damaged parts that would effect performance have been replaced and the carbs are solvent cleaned before being wet-flow-tested on Holley’s state-of-the-art flow benches allowing them to be recalibrated to new carb specs. Factory Refurbished carbs may have scratches, blemishes, and other visual flaws from previous installation.
I again point out the Holley Warranty Statement:
Warranty & Return Policy
Holley Factory Refurbished Street Warrior Carburetors are warranted for a period of 1 Year from date of sale for defects in material and workmanship. Any defective items will be repaired or replaced at Holley’s discretion.
So, I inquire as to the warranty that would accompany HIS carb..........(no reply as of yet...)
Then, he points out that $230.00 (NOT $229.99) for the refurb is a good price, but @ $220.00 HIS is better (gee, what happened to the $9.90 shipping??)
So, I have undertaken to argue with a fool. This often ends badly.........
So, I am looking at Holley Street Warrior carbs on ebay.
I find a "barely used" one for $220.00 + $9.90 shipping.
That adds up to $229.90. (Not all people understand that...)
Then, I find Holley factory refurbs for $229.99 SHIPPED.
That adds up to $229.99)
This includes a 1 year warranty and new installation kit.
I consider that to be a better deal.
The owner of the used one does not agree............
He says that the Holley Factory refurbs are "old,worn out units" (The Holley auction clearly states that these are NOT old,worn out units,
and they have been tested, calibrated, and, again, come with the SAME warranty as new..........
The seller of the used one disregards this statement.......
In fact, this is an exerp from the actual listing:
This is an official Holley Performance Factory Refurbished Carburetor listing.
Factory Refurbished carbs are NOT old worn-out carbs that have been rebuilt. They are carbs that were returned under warranty. When these carbs are returned, we check them out and most of the time there is nothing wrong with them. Generally, they were simply adjusted out of working range by the installer.
Since these carbs may show signs of a previous installation, our policy is not to sell them as new. Rather than scrapping them, we are making them directly available to the public. Not only does this help us control the costs of our new carbs, it allows you to get a great deal on a like-new carburetor!
Factory Refurbished carbs have undergone a thorough inspection. Any damaged parts that would effect performance have been replaced and the carbs are solvent cleaned before being wet-flow-tested on Holley’s state-of-the-art flow benches allowing them to be recalibrated to new carb specs. Factory Refurbished carbs may have scratches, blemishes, and other visual flaws from previous installation.
I again point out the Holley Warranty Statement:
Warranty & Return Policy
Holley Factory Refurbished Street Warrior Carburetors are warranted for a period of 1 Year from date of sale for defects in material and workmanship. Any defective items will be repaired or replaced at Holley’s discretion.
So, I inquire as to the warranty that would accompany HIS carb..........(no reply as of yet...)
Then, he points out that $230.00 (NOT $229.99) for the refurb is a good price, but @ $220.00 HIS is better (gee, what happened to the $9.90 shipping??)
So, I have undertaken to argue with a fool. This often ends badly.........
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Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild
Well, today is ANOTHER post kidney stone attack recovery day.
How useless.................
Latest test,ultrasound, can't really locate anything.
Even tho I believe the tech was looking at my kidney,
She must've been looking at something else, cuz she didn't see 'em......(stones, that is....)
But, I sure FEEL 'em.........
Well, today is ANOTHER post kidney stone attack recovery day.
How useless.................
Latest test,ultrasound, can't really locate anything.
Even tho I believe the tech was looking at my kidney,
She must've been looking at something else, cuz she didn't see 'em......(stones, that is....)
But, I sure FEEL 'em.........
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Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild
Beau,
I'll meet your cousin and raise you one... Ribeye - tender! . . . Old bear steak - tough!!
Rog
Beau,
I'll meet your cousin and raise you one... Ribeye - tender! . . . Old bear steak - tough!!
Rog
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Re: C10 Update
AMEN!!! And diesel submarines to burn them up!!
(As we used to say: "We are underway on Fossil Fuel.")
AMEN!!! And diesel submarines to burn them up!!
(As we used to say: "We are underway on Fossil Fuel.")
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Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild
T-3.
Elderbrock - - to - - Helldabrock… I'm in love...
R
That throttle stick when closed, or stick some open at higher RPM? I like Q-jets and Edebrock products myself.
T-3.
Elderbrock - - to - - Helldabrock… I'm in love...
R
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Re: MTD Yardman Transaxle Rebuild
Chuck,
Ya gotta admit, those are strange shoes to be wandering around in the rocks with... Not the best choice, she may well twist an ankle if she's not careful.
Rog
Chuck,
Ya gotta admit, those are strange shoes to be wandering around in the rocks with... Not the best choice, she may well twist an ankle if she's not careful.
Rog