General Parts Buying

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Postby PetrolPatrol » Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:13 am

Easy question for everyone. Where are people getting their more general parts from? Things like dizzy caps & rotors, brake pads, plug wires, etc., your standard wear & tear items. The usual auto parts stores don't seem to stock these things and I can't imagine you have to special order even the small stuff?
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Postby RiverPatrol » Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:26 am

There isn't a one stop shopping destination for any of those parts. It wall depends on what you need. Plug wires can be generic from a parts store. Distributor cap will depend upon the type of dizzy you have, whether it's water protect or not. Brakes shoes usually get relined at a brake shop. Etc., etc..
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Postby zed » Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:54 am

Welcome to the Forum.

As you evaluate the condition of your mechanical/electrical components, it is beneficial to list your specific needs on the Forum. Members can then respond with their specific recommendations for parts access or interchangeability.

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Postby PetrolPatrol » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:42 pm

Sorry, I'm still very new to these and the truck just got in this morning so forgive the lack of information prior. It's a non water-protect cap, so that makes things easier? Still not sure were to get them (cap & rotor) though. I tried uploading pictures but even when they seem to fit the requirements it tells me there's an error, otherwise I'd provide some.
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Postby RiverPatrol » Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:02 pm

The Compatible Parts list is very helpful, I know the non-water protect dizzy cap is listed there: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3381

Not sure why you're getting errors trying to upload pictures. Perhaps you could create an album in the Gallery and upload them there, then link to them in your post. The Gallery is sometimes a little more forgiving when uploading, although the size requirements still apply.
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Postby PetrolPatrol » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:27 am

RiverPatrol wrote:The Compatible Parts list is very helpful, I know the non-water protect dizzy cap is listed there: https://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopi ... =24&t=3381


Thank you! I hadn't seen this yet.
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