Re: Cutouts

Posted by Bob Johnson on October 28, 1997 at 09:26:45

In Reply to: Re: Cutouts
posted by Mike Flanagan on October 27, 1997 at 22:41:33

Mike,

I would tend to agree with Bob but that is because I have built electronic projects such as computers from scratch.I see Mikes point also.However if someone were not very mechanically inclined a broken cutout in the middle of nowhere stops you dead regardless if it is mechanical or electronic.My point is that a well made electronic cutout will outlast a well made mechanical cutout.The key here is 'well made'.Most if not all of the original parts on a Model A were well made.So if you can find an original cutout that is in good condition use it.You do not want to use an original cutout that is not in good condition (bad points, corrosion, etc)But if you have to get a reproduction part then the quality is more important than electronic vrs mechanical.I think that Mike's experiences are due to poorly made parts and not old vrs new technologies. A reproduction mechanical cutout has just as good a chance of being poorly made (therefor breaking down) as an electronic cutout. If you buy a part from a parts house and it is not made very well return it or at least tell the parts house.Most of the parts houses want to sell well made parts.OK off the soap box.

Bob


Follow Ups:

  • Re: Cutouts Larry Jenkins October 28, 1997 at 15:51:49(2)
    • Re: Cutouts Bob Johnson October 28, 1997 at 16:27:52(1)
      • Re: Cutouts Mike Flanagan October 28, 1997 at 17:50:26(0)



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