YukonJack Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 I agree with the others. It's unfortunate this happened and now others suffer as a result. There are some novice mechanics out there and they often tackle jobs beyond their skill levels. Just look at your neighborhood Craigslist at all of the unfinished project cars. A couple of times I have seen these tools come up for sale but the cost has prevented me from buying them. I mean, how many times do you expect to replace control bushings on a 70 year old car. My guess is once. I'm surprised no one has come up with a low cost alternative for these tools. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, YukonJack said: I agree with the others. It's unfortunate this happened and now others suffer as a result. There are some novice mechanics out there and they often tackle jobs beyond their skill levels. Just look at your neighborhood Craigslist at all of the unfinished project cars. A couple of times I have seen these tools come up for sale but the cost has prevented me from buying them. I mean, how many times do you expect to replace control bushings on a 70 year old car. My guess is once. I'm surprised no one has come up with a low cost alternative for these tools. jacking screws come to mind..... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 5 hours ago, desoto1939 said: Yes that is the bolt that broke so I do not know if this can be repaired. Rich, as it was originally man made, man should be able to repair it....just a matter of getting it to the right man/shop...maybe the can get the forged arms back to a crisp 90 degrees at the same time... 1 Quote
Ranger Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 Neither a borrower nor a lender be for loan oft loses both itself and friend ....Bill Shakespeare 3 Quote
BigDaddyO Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 4 hours ago, BigDaddyO said: Whomever it was is a world class jerk. I here by officially retract my "world class jerk" statement. 1 Quote
Los_Control Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 I love my uncles philosophy, I aint borrowing no damn tools, be my luck I would break it, then have to buy them a new one, I still wont have the tool. No sir, I will just buy my own! 6 Quote
Los_Control Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 I borrowed a timing light from a buddy once. The lead that goes on the spark plug was a spring, the end was all unraveled and hardly stay on the plug. You had to get it just so to stay on. So I sat down and did a little trimming and re-wrapping, I made it just like new again. Boy did he get pissed, he spent a lot of time to get it just like it was for a certain job, but kinda worthless for what it was meant to be. He was right, I was wrong. It was his tool and I should not have changed it .... last time I borrowed a tool 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 9, 2017 Report Posted August 9, 2017 49 minutes ago, Los_Control said: I borrowed a timing light from a buddy once. The lead that goes on the spark plug was a spring, the end was all unraveled and hardly stay on the plug. You had to get it just so to stay on. So I sat down and did a little trimming and re-wrapping, I made it just like new again. Boy did he get pissed, he spent a lot of time to get it just like it was for a certain job, but kinda worthless for what it was meant to be. He was right, I was wrong. It was his tool and I should not have changed it .... last time I borrowed a tool head you lose, tails you lose....only if it landed on its edge could you have maybe come out with this one...good share... Quote
Flatie46 Posted August 10, 2017 Report Posted August 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: jacking screws come to mind..... Rebuilt mine back in '04, right or wrong that's what I used. I didn't even know there was a tool for this particular job till here recently. Quote
Tom Skinner Posted August 11, 2017 Report Posted August 11, 2017 Rich, I am sorry this happened. Please update us on the repaired Tool. Every, yes every time in my life that I lent tools out, except once - maybe - I had to finally go ask for them back. Sometimes never to even get them back. This brings to mind, as well as the Shakespeare saying: "No good deed goes unpunished". Well here's hoping you get it fixed and feel better about the whole thing after all. You are a good fellow to have endured for so long, and I hope one goonie bird doesn't ruin your outlook on life or our group here. Good Luck. Tom 1 Quote
pflaming Posted August 12, 2017 Report Posted August 12, 2017 I borrowed some candles a few years back, the loaner tossed in a cat to make certain all was good! OUCH! 2 Quote
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