Joe Garrett wrote:
>
> This reminds of another problem! On the truck I WAS able to drive home,
> someone had blind cut the wire to the elecric fuel pump. ............
>
> I have a theory that the mechanic has to justify sending a truck in for
> salvage, and that they occassionally sabotage their trucks so they can get
> rid of them. What else could explain a cut wire?
Joe, lots of things can explain a cut wire - how about a potential buyer
sabotaging the truck during the inspection period to get it cheaper?
Rats also love gnawing on insulation. But you said CUT, --- probably a
two legged rat, but maybe not the motor pool snuffy.
Bottom line - check it over really well before bidding.
Just my $0.02
Mel Miller
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