Other than the obligatory "people had a bad experience with GM", is there a technical reason we do not have a single manufacturer that builds a typical 1/2 ton pickup with a decent diesel? If they can get them to pass automotive emissions ( Volkswagen, Mercedes, and now Jeep ), why not a decent...
We used to be able to buy long (~ 1" thread length ) Cast Iron pipe plugs. They were to NPT gauge somewhere in the middle of the thread area if I remember correctly. We are looking for 1/4-3/8 and 1/2" NPT versions. Just so you know, we use these to plug castings for repair work.
Does...
A local shop has an opportunity to purchase a 1996 model OH ACT20 lathe with a Fanuc control. Does anyone have any experience with these machines in regards to general machine quality, longevity, parts availability, etc? Sorry to be so vague, but I am not familiar with the Okuma-Howa machines at...
