front axle support

[tom norton]

53 jubilee, well, thought I was going to be up and running soon when UPS delivered what was described to me as a real good used piece, by Mainetractor parts. When I opened it , I noticed one radiator bolt hole was an inch and a half back further than other side and bent down, I thought , ah, I can probably straighten it easy enough, then, when I flip it over to put in vise, what do I see? A 1 inch crack!! Why would you ship that out as GOOD! getting real upset. If anyone knows someone who deals honestly in used parts, I could use some help finding this piece. Here I thought I would be running by the mweek-end, thanks for any leads, Tom

 

[Anonymous-0]

Tom

You called me and I sent a return ticket the same day. I am sorry you are not happy with the part and I will refund your money as soon as I get the part back.

Sorry for the inconvience

Scott

 

[tom norton]

No problem, it just sets me back, i can straighten a bent piece, but didn't think I should have to weld up crack, when that's what I was thinking I would have to do to the one I have. Sometimes things get overlooked, I understand, Tom

 

[Jim in michigan]

too bad one off of a 8n wouldnt work I would sell you the whole front end assembly.

 

[tom norton]

Yea, I know, appreciate the thought

 

[mhb@ufe]

Scott has always done very good for us and I would recomend him anytime.

Mark

 

[tom norton]

not saying anything bad, just got a part that wasn't as described, mark, sometimes things slip throw the cracks, i guess

 

[Hobo,NC]

I still have the one we talked about,,, can knock it off in the morn...

 

[tom norton]

Thanks Hobo, I'm almost wondering if I should just weld the old one, but if you take it off and it's as it should be, I would buy it, thanks again, tom

 

[Dunk]

I went to AutoZone, and bought a new heater core for my '88 Blazer, it has probably been over a year ago.
Brought it home, and got my Ole Ladys son to help me change it, and filled her back up.
Took a ride around the property, and it was starting to get hot, then I noticed coolant pouring in the floorboard.
Pulled it back out, and right under a sticker that said "Inspected by #2" was a crack about an inch long, just about the same length as the sticker.
It leaked worse than the one I took out.
Took it back, and it was the only one they had.
Went to another parts store and got one, same brand, but no crack.
same, "Inspected by #2"
The way it looked, the person that put on the sticker, had to have been able to see the crack, and put it over it.

 

[Ultradog MN]

Hard to believe someone would send you that part.
To me a thing like that is not worth a trip to the PO or UPS to ship and then get returned.
I would have inspected it thouroughly before packing it up.
I would feel responsible to pay for return shipping plus give you a full refund.
I've never bought a thing from Hobo but I know his checks are good. His parts are probably good too.
If nothing else he's at least smart enough to look a part over before he ships the darned thing.

 

[Tom N MS]

If HOBO says it is a good part, IT IS a good part..

 

[Hobo,NC]

Got it off,,, the pin threads are worn out on one side,,, they will need repaired so going to keep it and fix it when I get the time for one of my junkers ... I don't have the time now to break up a parts tractor just for the front support.. sorry

 

[tom norton]

Thanks anyway, Hobo. I am firing up the welder this afternoon, but if you do come acrossed a good one in the future, keep me in mind, probably need it, Tom

 

[John P.]

I get most of my used parts from www.link_disallowed in PA. No problems with them yet!

 

[John P.]

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