Doug The Jeweler
01-15-2002, 08:54 PM
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About 6 months ago I sold a 900 hp motor to a guy who is very nice.He got the motor and was very happy with his purchase price of $7000.00 The engine was used but had been machined and ready for reassembly .The crank had been welded up due to previous damage.I had assembled and run the motor 1 time before we completely rebuilt.It detonated the bearing at an idle due to some bad gas.We took apart the motor and sent the crank to a shop to be polished and checked for straitness.It passed with flying colors.He saw the damage imediately but his engine builder said not to worry.Last week he calls me and tells me that the crank is no good and wants me to split the cost of a new Ford 514 crank ($1600.00)At first I agreed even though I had already spent his money and didn't have it to give to him this month but after talking to the engine builder and the crank shop the both tell me it was in good shape when I sent it to him.I don't know anything about cranks and rely on experts.I want to believe this guy when he says that he hasn't put it together in 6 months but what do I do.Both the engine builder and the crank shop said he must have run it,hurt it and now wants me to pay for it.What would you do?I am honest but I don't want to be taken advantage of.If this was your delima what would you do.Please Help
About 6 months ago I sold a 900 hp motor to a guy who is very nice.He got the motor and was very happy with his purchase price of $7000.00 The engine was used but had been machined and ready for reassembly .The crank had been welded up due to previous damage.I had assembled and run the motor 1 time before we completely rebuilt.It detonated the bearing at an idle due to some bad gas.We took apart the motor and sent the crank to a shop to be polished and checked for straitness.It passed with flying colors.He saw the damage imediately but his engine builder said not to worry.Last week he calls me and tells me that the crank is no good and wants me to split the cost of a new Ford 514 crank ($1600.00)At first I agreed even though I had already spent his money and didn't have it to give to him this month but after talking to the engine builder and the crank shop the both tell me it was in good shape when I sent it to him.I don't know anything about cranks and rely on experts.I want to believe this guy when he says that he hasn't put it together in 6 months but what do I do.Both the engine builder and the crank shop said he must have run it,hurt it and now wants me to pay for it.What would you do?I am honest but I don't want to be taken advantage of.If this was your delima what would you do.Please Help