Originally Posted by RS69RACE
I Hope sox ( 160692 )you are happy with my money .I purchased item # 1474903 from him on 3/7/09 . As add states good motor at a great price . Was told he purchased motor from a racer down on his luck and needed cash . So he bought motor to help him out but needed to sell now . As add states it's suppose to have low runs ,comp cam, and such a good running motor that I would be supprised and really happy with it . Well not even 24 hours later after pan was removed to check everything found lobe on cam wiped , motor needs cam bearings , needs rod and main bearings . Cam shaft isn't a comp cams have no idea what it is the only # are 241787 ? tried everything I know can't be found .For a motor that has so few runs it shouldn't need anything . Hank was contacted within 24 hours and told of these problems and more or less told me if I add up all the parts ,I got what I paid for . HUH!!! I didn't answer an add to buy a bunch of parts I laid down green money for a running motor . Tried to give him the benefit of the dought, and to be a man about it . But was told sorry for your luck . His words were what would you like me to do ?I know this isn't the way most racers do each other ,this is a first for me and I won't soon forget it . So looks like I will be sitting out this year again THANKS HANK COLEMAN .
Every motor I have ever sold or car with a fresh motor has the receipts with it; of course that really doesnt matter with this issue. And you can look at prior threads to see how this plays out. Check the Carl Reed thread for example.
You are going to need to print out everything, copies of the ad, communications anything you can and then start going through all the legal channels to try and recover. And the seller is expecting you wont waste your time. This forum is a good place to start.
Might I make a recommendation to the over the Web engine buyers, dealing with private sellers- I would recommend that you get an engine certification when you buy (what it is and what it has). Make up a statement in Word on your computer and send it to the seller to sign and certify and have their signature notarized. Get it back, sign it and have your signature certified. No gaurantees but I think when you end up in court (and theres a 50/50 chance you might) it will be mighty damining to the seller. By the way if they wont give it to you what do you think thats telling you?
Of course you can also avoid the to good to be true engine deals, save your pennies and get a motor from a reputable local builder.
Scorp