doxford jim
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- Joined
- Mar 29, 2007
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- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Tractor
- 1959 MF-65 sold, 2007 Jinma 554 diesel.
I would sure hope that LS sorts out this problem with the steering knuckle breaking.
When I contacted Jinma regarding my failures, all I got was a replacement new part free. I know that Jinma continue to sell these parts without any improvements that can be easily seen - maybe better material that cannot be seen. I do know other makes use similar shaped parts but have no idea how well they perform or last.
In my eyes, a part that experiences loading in a similar manner, should be made from a better material than cast iron.
Here is a Mahindra occurrence and there are other makes that I am aware of.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/118151-broken-tie-rod-mount.html
So this is not a new or isolated problem, but more likely both a design and materials choice problem - in a way very similar to what we are finding out with GM and their ignition switch problem. Cheap tp fix the problem but the company decided to save pennies and risk customer lives.
Anyway, just thought a bit more back round on this problem will help.
When I contacted Jinma regarding my failures, all I got was a replacement new part free. I know that Jinma continue to sell these parts without any improvements that can be easily seen - maybe better material that cannot be seen. I do know other makes use similar shaped parts but have no idea how well they perform or last.
In my eyes, a part that experiences loading in a similar manner, should be made from a better material than cast iron.
Here is a Mahindra occurrence and there are other makes that I am aware of.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/118151-broken-tie-rod-mount.html
So this is not a new or isolated problem, but more likely both a design and materials choice problem - in a way very similar to what we are finding out with GM and their ignition switch problem. Cheap tp fix the problem but the company decided to save pennies and risk customer lives.
Anyway, just thought a bit more back round on this problem will help.