defective parts thread

[njsteve]

After conversing with Dave (A12pilot) about the fun he went through trying to get the purple Cuda running (which turned out to be a defectively built reproduction metal cannister fuel filter that had no internal passage for fuel to get through), I thought I'd start a new thread on bizarre defective parts.

Here's one I dealt with years ago on a 426 Hemi. I was wondering why it would run out of fuel at the end of the 1/4 mile. Take a look at the three outlet fuel block. You will notice that one of the passages was not drilled through, thereby transforming it into a bend in the road and not a fork. No fuel was going to the front carb at all. I only found this by accident when i went to replace the entire fuel line setup.

What have you guys run into over the years?

[Too Many Projects]

Pretty much every aftermarket sheetmetal panel I've installed. They ALL need messaging, to say the least.


I did get a brake line nut with no threads one time.

[Lynn]

Recently bought a defective T-stat. Brand new; would not open even in boiling water.

Almost all the SBC mechanical fuel pumps these days have way too much pressure. Will overwhelm a needle and seat. Had one that tested at 12 psi. Should be between 4 and 7.

[Mr70]

I've seen blocked Fuel T's like that before,usually at swap meets where the guys sell those NEW knock off tools for $1..I bought one just to have as a novelty.It was the only one in the box,and he wanted double price..LOL.