Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:13:21 -0400 Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted I love the term "Factory Rebuilt". In East Hartford, CT there was a dealer who rebuilt flathead fords in the 50's. They were advertised, stamped and invoiced as "Factory Rebuilt". Because Ford wanted the royalty!
_________________________________________________ Ford has offered rebuilt major assemblies since at least Model A days. For a long time, Ford did something like franchise the rebuilding of, particularly, flathead engines. They required certain standards in the work. The rebuillt engines had a sticker saying "Authorized Ford Rebuilt" or "Ford Authorized Rebuilt", one of those, on the heads. There was no representation the rebuilt engines were sent back to Dearborn or wherever. They were rebuilt in a shop, just as they are rebuilt now. What Ford was offering was a set of standards and predictable quality of the finished engine. I hate to have to tell you, but there used to be a lot of jackleg mechanics who often did bad work. The Authorized Ford Rebuilt program offered a way to avoid that. Many Ford engines now are good for one rebuild - if the time arrives for a second rebuild, the castings may be too thin for resizing a second time. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
