Cammer parts.

[tool time George]

Hey damage, talk to Keith Craft @ Keith Craft Racing engines. He does cammers I believe.

[mhacars]

I agree that they are intricate motors but if you are a high level builder then it will not be so complicated especially with the quality of parts and technology available today. I also think that the motor in question on this thread was constructed by Keith Craft as it was alluded to earlier.

[CompClassics]

First off, I was talking about posting a grievance with any party in general. This forum is supposed to be unbiased, when the forum allows any ability to post anything about consumer warning issues it should react in an unbiased attitude, especially when the accused party is active on the forum but is unresponsive to the poster on the forum or in private. Like I said my post has nothing to do with the claims that "damage" has posted about but these kinds of postings in general.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CompClassics

I don't think it will do you any good to post the dispute / concern on this forum, a party that had recently aired their plight about another party was burned at the stake for this recently.

Originally Posted by CompClassics

First off, I was talking about posting a grievance with any party in general. This forum is supposed to be unbiased, when the forum allows any ability to post anything about consumer warning issues it should react in an unbiased attitude, especially when the accused party is active on the forum but is unresponsive to the poster on the forum or in private. Like I said my post has nothing to do with the claims that "damage" has posted about but these kinds of postings in general.

Comp, I'm not trying to pick on you, but I'm reading your two posts as inconsistent. The first post seems to advise Damage not to post his dispute, which he hasn't anyway. Damage is seeking parts and he's doing what I'd do. Just get on with life. Damage didn't stick his thread in the Consumer Watch forum. Your second post seems to say that if you have any dispute that goes unresolved by the vendor, then don't post it here, otherwise you'll be attacked by folks that are biased.

Whatever you're trying to say, if I had a dispute with a vendor or member about a reasonable amount of parts/money, CC sponsor or not, and the dispute goes unresolved, then I'm going to mention it to CC members.

Heck, if one day Kirkham Motorsport decided to screw me, then I'm going to mention it to others. Thankfully, for the most part, I've always worked with excellent vendors. And Kirkham is one of them.

[rodneym]

I apologize for asking damage who the builder was. I hope it didn't appear as muckraking. I asked because I want to know everyone building 'new' SOHC's.

These engines aren't 'there' yet. Period.

[Bernica]

Pretty sure this one will right itself over time.

I agree on the SOHC's. They are cool engines for sure, but just almost too "exotic". Like buying a Lamborghini....great when they work until it's time to fix something like replace a clutch or brakes.

I think builders have come a lot further on the old Boss 429's as far as technology and reliablility, IMHO.

And no...I don't own a Lambo!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

I apologize for asking damage who the builder was. I hope it didn't appear as muckraking. I asked because I want to know everyone building 'new' SOHC's.

These engines aren't 'there' yet. Period.

I'm comfortable with blaming everything on you.

[rodneym]

If you only knew what I deleted. So many times I write it and then backspace, backspace, backspace.

[RodKnock]

I hope Damage gets his Cammer back together and has many happy miles. Reading his build thread and all the trouble he's had, he deserves a bright and cheery conclusion.

The Cammer is my ultimate engine. I wish I had one in my Kirkham.

[rodneym]

You've been dreaming it for a while...

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by rodneym

You've been dreaming it for a while...

I thought you knew me better.

1a. Aroo! Minum
1b. Iron

Edit: You got me.

[CompClassics]

I never said anything about "Kirkham", where did that come from???
Just for the record I consider the Kirkhams one of the best in the industry!

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Edit: You got me.

Rough morning.

[Bernica]

HA! I have known of one still on the pallet from Ford, wrapped in OEM plastic and tagged by Ford as delivered with alloy heads. I have been checking on it since 1976 along with the OEM Boss 9 "S" right next to it on a factory pallet as well. The family won't let them go, but it has been my life mission to eventually get them. Unfortunately, they know what they have and are keeping them for sentimental value.

No, I won't tell you where they are!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CompClassics

I never said anything about "Kirkham", where did that come from???
Just for the record I consider the Kirkhams one of the best in the industry!

You misinterpreted my post re: Kirkham.

I own a Kirkham. And think very highly of the company. BUT, if I had a dispute and couldn't settle it to my satisfaction, then I'd air my concerns here, even if it were the much loved Kirkhams.

Yes, you never mentioned the Kirkhams, but I used them to make my point.

[rodneym]

Does this 'family' own a Ford parts distribution warehouse?

[CompClassics]

I am merely stating that this forum tends to take a side depending on who the parties involved are, this forum shouldn't do that.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by CompClassics

I am merely stating that this forum tends to take a side depending on who the parties involved are, this forum shouldn't do that.

Whether they should or shouldn't take sides, I'd personally like to know if there's a legitimate problem with a vendor. If I'm the one posting the dispute, and CC members want to attack me, then go ahead "Make my day."

There will almost always be supporters and detractors. But as an extreme (uber bad vendor) example, there was a Porsche-related vendor very well-known for ripping Porsche owners off for years and years, and finally law enforcement stepped in and closed the business down. And now that Porsche-related business has a new name and new location and is supposedly operating again. Consumers might want to know that info before they do business with crooks.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Does this 'family' own a Ford parts distribution warehouse?

Well, they used to....Back in the day when Ford pulled out of the racing program and cancelled the Muscle Parts line. That's when everyone started grabbing and stashing parts from their warehouses and dealerships. I used to work for the dad when I was a kid and helped him move manifolds, cams, engines, etc. I mean stacks of cams, tunnel port heads and manifolds, etc.
He used to tell me "Bernica, this stuff is going to be worth a fortune some day" and he was right.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Whether they should or shouldn't take sides, I'd personally like to know if there's a legitimate problem with a vendor. If I'm the one posting the dispute, and CC members want to attack me, then go ahead "Make my day."

There will almost always be supporters and detractors. But as an extreme (uber bad vendor) example, there was a Porsche-related vendor very well-known for ripping Porsche owners off for years and years, and finally law enforcement stepped in and closed the business down. And now that Porsche-related business has a new name and new location and is supposedly operating again. Consumers might want to know that info before they do business with crooks.

I think this site gives everyone a fair shot to air their concerns and/or grievances. However, like many here I have also seen threads deteriorate to nothing more than a place to vent about their issues and throw accusations with no redeeming value to any of us. I don't see any of that here on this thread.