Is a week asking too much gettin parts

[motorhead]

Funny
That you
Should ask... but, I'd rather not point fingers.

[SuperSix]

PM me at least..

[Pyro6]

Well it looks like I can start putting this thing back together. My vacuum block from Casper's came today, my stuff from RJC came today: steel shim, intake, VC, and oil return gaskets. Also got the extra rocker arm supports. In the next coupla days the Powermaster is coming off and going to vacuum. I should be up and running to retorque the heads by Thurs.

[SuperSix]

Sweet. Pics!!

[Pyro6]

Since this week was a disappointment, I'm holing up in the shop til the GN is running, w/vacuum brakes, or I'm outa beer . If that doesn't work I'm breaking out the explosives.

[SuperSix]

Hahah.. Don't blow it up!

[gordyzx9r]

One of these times I'm going to get a box from a TR vendor that has more parts in it than I ordered instead of missing parts or having the wrong parts in the box.

I will say that at least they got it shipped out pretty quick and they always make it right...but it does get old having to go through this.   

...I really miss ATR. 

[SuperSix]

Many have an attitude that they are doing the "small community" a favor, and slack on customer service.one exception id NOS4GN. If he ever got into breaking cars and selling used parts, one sloppy TR parts slinger would be in a world of hurt. Neither have great PR skills though.

I have considered looking into funding/etc to open a TR/Specialty car biz. Not sure if it's worth the headache though.

[Steve Wood]

You might consider a bit longer bolts to go thru the rocker arm supports-good quality, of course

[gordyzx9r]

Many have an attitude that they are doing the "small community" a favor, and slack on customer service.one exception id NOS4GN. If he ever got into breaking cars and selling used parts, one sloppy TR parts slinger would be in a world of hurt. Neither have great PR skills though.

I have considered looking into funding/etc to open a TR/Specialty car biz. Not sure if it's worth the headache though.

I always felt that ATR was the best in regards to quality and customer service.  Poston's was always really good as well up until the last year or so they were in business. 

And I don't think I've ever had issues ordering from RJC, GNS, Old Buick Parts, or NOS4GN (Highway Stars?).  Full Throttle has almost always been on top of things too, I can only remember one instance with them when I got the wrong part sent to me.   

But it seems like whenever I order something from Kirbans or Gbodyparts it always seems like there is something missing or something isn't right in the box...but, they both always make it right whenever there is an issue.  I just wish we didn't have to waste time or money for either of us in order to make it right because it does get frustrating when you open the box expecting everything to be in order.

The worst customer service, was when Kenne Bell was slinging TR parts...I hated  calling those guys for stuff.

About the only way I'd venture into a TR business is if I was independently wealthy and was doing it purely out of enjoyment and involvement with the community.

[Pyro6]

You might consider a bit longer bolts to go thru the rocker arm supports-good quality, of course

I don't like the way they feel when I torque them. What do you torque them to??., really could they use a thinner  bolt??? I got the extra rocker shaft supports from Jason. I like em.

[Steve Wood]

if I were to torque them, I would use the factory spec.  They just need to be a bit longer to account for the spacer thickness so they have plenty of thread engagement.  Makes it harder to strip a thread

[Pyro6]

I just got done torquing to 40 ft lbs w/RJC rocker shaft reinforcement kits. I would like to have longer bolts but waiting til Tues. and another setback isn't gonna happen. What I can safely do though is run it through its heat cycles and replace them when I retorque the heads after or during Maple Grove next weekend.??