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From: A Jensen (no email)
Date: Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:53:09 EDT
Among the reasons given for repowering instead of repairing was the
statement that old engines often do not have parts available. While I agree
that this is true, I have discovered that even with relatively new engines,
this can also be the case. Evidently manufacturers no longer feel obliged to
support a product design beyond a few years.
This situation seem equally applicable to inverters and diesel engines
based on my pesonal experience.
That in turn brings up the question of how can you determine if it is better
to repair an older product which in many cases was desinged to be
repairable, as opposed to a design which might have been intended to be a
throwaway from the beginning.
Only the manufacturer knows for suer and they certainly won't tell you.
Does a global network of service dealers guarantee part availability beyond
the initial warranty period.
If the automotive industry is any guide, this may be misplaced confidence.
On the other hand, older designs are less complex and often prove to be more
repairable by anyone who knows how to fabricate things from raw materials.
As was pointed out, "marinization" consist of making a water jacketed
exhaust manifold, a water injection elbow and of course the necessary raw
water pumnping arrangements.
I have mentioned several instances of being able to salvage something from a
dumpster and repairing it using mostly hand tools and the oasional power
tool. The most complex of these is a small lathe.
Surely there are many other people who can perform similar repairs.
Isn't it time we started demanding that manufactures stop making throw away
products and compel us to support their planned obselescence in order to
improve their corporate profit margin.
regards
Arild
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