Napa failed me!!!
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 3:54am
Topic: Napa failed me!!!
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Subject: Napa failed me!!!
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 6:44pm
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I went into my at home Napa several weeks ago looking for tune up parts for my 312. You know the one that hasn't been touched in 28 years!! Well anyway even with the model and part number of the Mallory distributor they had problems. Even Napa seems to have the problem that if it's not in the computer they don't know what to do. The old days of looking through the book are gone. Well, I got up north and all the parts were wrong!! Went to my "up north" Napa and they too were useless. Went down the street to another auto supply and he did find a listing for a complete distributor kit for the Mallory. Had it the next day and did the job. Points were eroded into a cup shape but still functioning and the plugs had carbon built up but the electrodes looked pretty good and the insulators were a light to medium brown. BTW, it wasn't fun getting those plugs out after all that time. I didn't break any though!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 8:38pm
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Pete, did you bring your old set into the store with you? ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 8:55pm
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Bruce,
No, the boat was up north and the first Napa I went to was down here. I like to do as much as possible before going up since my time up there is limited at times. The auto parts stores up north are a 20 mile trip. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 9:00pm
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I was at a Nappa buying some stuff for our 312 and the manager was a 312 guy, but because it had a Mallory distributor he told me to bring the points in. I've found with my PCM 240 with Prestolite dist, they can match those points up, but only if I give them a set to work from. ------------- |
Posted By: harddock
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 9:07pm
Pete, If you don't plan to change plugs for another 28 years maybe a little anti - seize is in order.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4487" rel="nofollow - 1998 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 9:44pm
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Bruce,
Yes, unlike the automotive version of the 312, Interceptor used the Mallorys. The parts turned out to be a complete kit including the cap. Sierra # 18-5271. This is the single point with the top terminal cap. I could have gone to West Marine on this one and would have been better off than walking into Napa!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 9:55pm
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What about price Pete? Napa's not cheap but West Marine,everything there is screaming boat! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 10:21pm
Pete, I hope your keyboard will last 28 years.
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-08-2009 at 10:26pm
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Gary,
Out of curiosity, I just looked up the price at West Marine. $45.00!!! Wow, I would have been better off going with them. I'm in shock as the auto supply up north charged me $52.00!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-09-2009 at 1:17am
I remember years ago Pete my Dad telling me napa used to have 3 different price lists, I wonder which one they use now. I also wonder if it would have been less down here. You could also go to autozone and that way your parts would not get stuck from being in too long 
I got a good deal a number of years ago on a closeout of a boat parts distributor,they sold the Aqua Power line, $5 for points,rotor and condenser and $10 for the flat cap so I'm set for awhile ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: September-09-2009 at 2:24pm
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In my experience, 'boat' is not what they want to hear. I ski behind a '88 suburban/motorhome/blazer. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-09-2009 at 4:53pm
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Greg,
The salesperson at the auto supply where I finally got the kit actually asked me "why are you comming into a auto supply for a marine part"!! My responce was that I have for many years knowing that they (auto supplies) know more about engines that a boat store ever will!! I go to a boat store for dock bumpers and a auto supply for engine parts/machine work!! He actually got a kick out of my statement - he must know what it's like walking into a boat store!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: September-10-2009 at 9:06am
Now that's funny!
Pete, Must be on your side of the country. The NAPA down here in Mcdonough has got the stack of books on the counter as a back up in case they can't find it in their "MagicBox". I've been there several times where they resorted to doing it the old fashion way. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
BuffaloBFN wrote:Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: September-10-2009 at 11:47am
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you guys gotta remember they got promoted to that position from being the parts driver...no pun ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: YooperSully
Date Posted: October-30-2009 at 2:32pm
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Pete, where's "up north"??
------------- 87' 2001 |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: October-30-2009 at 5:23pm
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If I were a betting man I'd say it's where Pete has his boat(s), as is listed in his signature, Three Lakes, Wisconsin. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-30-2009 at 5:33pm
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Roger,
Yes, Craig is correct that "up north" is Three Lakes. If things work out, I hope to be up there permanently within a couple of years. I've been going up there all my life. I as well as my wife and two children are really attached to the area. My grandfather bought land up there in 1940. I hope to break ground for my shop in spring to keep myself busy!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: October-30-2009 at 5:37pm
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Sounds like a great plan Pete. I've got very similar goals, albeit different location and a different time frame (unless I hit the Powerball). ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: YooperSully
Date Posted: October-31-2009 at 12:52pm
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Was just wondering, thought three lakes might have been home and that would of put your "up North" near me. I'm about two hours north of three lakes. ------------- 87' 2001 |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-31-2009 at 1:06pm
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Roger,
I know exactly where you are. My son graduated from NMU. He also had some acquaintances though the years that attended MTU even though I understand that NMU students don't mix well with the Tech students!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |