I hate when mechanics use cheap parts

BIG WOOD

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It is so loud. My customers don’t want to hear a loud redneck screaming up their driveway or blasting through their town.

That muffler is only 2months old. Mechanic charged me $250 parts and labor. I was sceptical because the original muffler Isuzu is $600 from the Mack truck dealer. It weighs twice as much and is stainless steel

That’s gonna he put on tomorrow.

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BIG WOOD

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The camera didn't hear the loud noise, but it sure is deafening in the cab when I'm driving
 

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I just watched the video. It really didn’t sound that loud.

Now. Lets talk about your boots. Only sissy’s tuck the pant legs in. What is happening to this world. First vegans, now this boot shit.
 
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WTF? Did you hit something leaving the Kingdom Hall?


I guess the stainless steel might hold up better to impact but that isn't just a failure.
 
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WTF? Did you hit something leaving the Kingdom Hall?


I guess the stainless steel might hold up better to impact but that isn't just a failure.
Nope, I cut a piece of that metal off to compare when I picked up the Isuzu muffler yesterday and folded that metal back. It really blew a hole through the bottom. Look at the crack marks where the metal was stressed from the heat and pressure. Coincidently, my mechanic was honest enough to admit he was at fault for choosing that muffler because he's currently replacing the same one on a newer box truck with the same engine.

It has the same hole as mine
 

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I'll take a better picture to show there's no major dents from some impact
 

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I hope that Californian took my hint on how goofy boots outside the pants looks
 

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Only pretend cowboys and fake bikers wear their pants outside their boots. Cowboys tuck their pants in so that they're not dragging in cow shit. Bikers tuck theirs in so they don't get caught in the chain. All others wear them outside so you can see how sharp they dress.

maybe so-- But wearing pant legs inside the boots seems similar to walking around with your Zipper Down. :eekk: 😜:lol:
 
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Forget the mechanics, I hate it when your cleaning parts supplier send you inferior parts, MADE IN CHINA, (parts that fail when you are on a job), to replace genuine U.K. or U.S. parts.

Case in point, I have had a brass piece on one machine last over a decade.

This has been replaced twice in less that 18 months, YEP, you guessed it, BOTCHED IN CHINA.

I have now altered the configuration & installed stainless steel parts.

This is the failed brass insert from China, the two nuts secure it firmly in place from the solution tank & tap.

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Only pretend cowboys and fake bikers wear their pants outside their boots. Cowboys tuck their pants in so that they're not dragging in cow shit. Bikers tuck theirs in so they don't get caught in the chain. All others wear them outside so you can see how sharp they dress.
This is an awesome response. Nicely done!
 
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Few years ago I had Just installed an engine on my van and timing was off. Backfired so loud it blew my muffler apart like nothing. Was an expensive muffler too. Man it hurt my ears felt bad my son was in the cab. He was only 3 or 4.

working on my property I can see why it’s better to wear pants inside boots but not for regular casual wear tho
 
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My buddy just bought his son a 30-06 pump rifle. Now I’m wanting one.
 

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Only pretend cowboys and fake bikers wear their pants outside their boots. Cowboys tuck their pants in so that they're not dragging in cow shit. Bikers tuck theirs in so they don't get caught in the chain. All others wear them outside so you can see how sharp they dress.
My Texas relatives tell my you’re a trans gender Canadian. Maybe you wear spurs and pul little shiny points on your boots also.
 
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