Re: Dummy Timing Chain Install Question

Posted by Mike On 2010/11/9 23:12:07

Amen there. I noticed on the el cheapo (but surprisingly working great) sand blast cabinet from summit ($150 clearance) and the parts washer from tractor supply, that they were both available, as clearly the same unit, all cheaply made, at summit, tractor supply, and harbor freight.

Even though they were obviously the same items, they were boxed from totally different companies! So, is it a manufacturer using different names (just shady business practice) or a white box manufacturer selling tools to other tool brands? (Shady for the people reselling them as their own)?

I knew i was buying cheap tools, but one is basically a sink and the other two air hoses in a box. Figured i could fix em when they break.

As for the gear mark question:

I have what appears to very much be an original chain set from the 50 288 with the mark on the teeth, and what appears to be an original chain set from the 53 327 with the mark on the teeth.

Does it matter? Nope, especially since balance doesn't rub there, just mates up against it.

As for import parts being junk, they don't always pay attention to detail. My repop Z bar/swivel assembly for my 71 pontiac had slop in it from the factory that a wore out one didn't even have. My clutch release still isn't right.

I was told that a stant use made thermostat will fail open but that the dollar cheaper chinese one will fail closed. I DIDN'T VERIFY THAT IT WAS TRUE AND THAT'S WHERE THEY WERE MADE. Just what my parts guy said.

I'm sure it comes down to finding the cheapest place to make something vs the country of origin, but i'm guessing it's easy to find said places in developing nations like china. (Don't think china is "developing"? Read about their garbage problem, or that info is so stiffled that a lot of chinese don't know about Tiananmen Square - how can business and mfrg be cutting edge in a place like that?)

As it sits, the chain does seem to ride slightly high on the sprockets, but both evenly and the set looks like it will work well. I'm sure i'll be happy with it.