This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

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slick4x4
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This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

Post by slick4x4 »

Old farmer nieghbor calls me up this summer...
" so & so told me you had a 715 combine engine for sale "
Well... not really... I have a couple combines I want to sell
"" well I need an engine for my tractor & its the same engine..
How much for just the engine ?""
I would take $500... but I dont have time to take it off
"That's ok , I'll get somebody"
Fine with me ... it ain't ran in 2-3 years .. but it ran fine when I drove it in the shed

Calls back a month later ....
""That guy charged $100 to pull that engine ... who's gonna pay for that ?"
Well.... I told you I didnt have time & you would have to pull it
"Well I didn't think it was up to me to pay"
Well I guess I will split it with you then .. I just charge $450
"Well ... I guess we will have to make that work"

Knocks on the door today ...
"My mechanic says that engine only had 30-60 psi compression test "
Well... I could see that.. it's sat for 2-3 years without running ...
Did he try to start it & give it a compression test after it ran a couple minutes ?
"No ....... why would they make any difference?"
Well maybe the rings & valves might free up a bit...
"Well he already sent the head from my engine to be rebuilt "
"That gonna be $500 right there"
Why didn't you just use the head off mine ?
"Never thought of that"
Well .. just bring it back... I will use it for something
"Without rebuilding it ?" ..
Uh yea..... I know it runs fine ... and I have something to put it in anyway
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Re: This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

Post by oldsmiley »

GRRRRRRR.........

I know that feeling ALL TO WELL...... Been there and Done that, ........ But my problem is, I've done it more than once. PEOPLE, God made and He'll have to handle them.

No point in arguing, you will always be the one in the wrong...RIGHT?

:nono:

I'll have to say, you couldn't have handled it any better.....
slick4x4
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Re: This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

Post by slick4x4 »

I actually do have a home for it
At worst ... I got the engine pulled for free
Cause I sure ain't paying half that bill
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

Post by grump »

Obviously the man doesn't understand that "used" means "AS IS". Pat, you're not going to be a very good used car salesman, you're too nice. lol
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Re: This is why I'd rather not sell my junk

Post by slick4x4 »

Ive taken "chances"
And came out on the short stick
But come out smelling like a rose more often on others .....

But I know this engine is fine
Those mechanics wont make near as much money just doing a swap
They are the reason he got nervous
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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