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<<It is absolutely amazing how well that third world countries
mechanics can keep engines and other electrical/mechanical
machines running for many years beyond the avialability of off
the shelf parts...
That begs the question as to why can't domestic mechanics do the
same? Yes I am aware of the "cost efectiveness" issue.>>
Some domestic mechanics can and do repair parts, fabricate parts,
and re-manufacture parts when they must. But it can be very
expensive. I was working on an anchor windlass once in
Georgetown, Bahamas. The motor brush assembly was coming apart
at the seams from old age, heat, and salt. The owner was amazed
when I produced a piece of circuit board material from my stores
and re-manufactured the assembly. I had the windlass working the
same day, vs. trying to locate the part long-distance and get it
shipped and through customs. But making the part took 4-5 hours
(about $250 at present rates), and the part was probably priced
at $40, if you could find one.
On the other hand, given a lathe, mill and casting foundry, I
could probably make most any Volvo part for less than the factory
charges :-)
Mark Richter, Winnie the Pooh
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