New and new old stock.

I have been trying to buy ‘new’ bits and pieces as I go along partly so I don’t forget what I need but also I it is quite therapeutic to find a solution to a given problem at the time rather than it playing on ones mind for a long time.

As I have said elsewhere I choose Genuine Parts where possible, OEM as a backup and named manufactures after that. If possible I avoid catch-all brand name pattern parts. I would rather Joe Blogs knocks up one on a lathe than not know if it was in fact made by a dishwasher manufacturer that had spare capacity…

Today brought three deliveries; each ticking a different box.

The new. The replacement wiring loom arrived today. It was built to order by a people that only make looms.

Next was a bag of bits for the engine containing Genuine Parts, named suppliers and some general bits.

The final one brought a tear to my eye. There is something really special about NOS Genuine Parts.

Now I just need to get to the point I can fit them!