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Re: They don't make Electrical as good as they used to... Wed, 07 September 2005 03:47 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Hi,

Old things are usually easier to fix - especially electronics.

I fix old 70s vintage computers and they're a breeze compared to the new PAL/GAL/ASIC surface mounted stuff where all you can do is throw the thing away.

We got one of those green pretty-looking Hills Hoists. The damn thing broke a couple of months ago where it wouldn't raise up. So, I pulled the bitch apart and fixed it with some cunning wood and metal work. It goes better than it ever did now.

Old VCRs are pretty easy to fix also, but it is hard getting parts for them if a particular cog or customised plastic component breaks.

Newer TVs are easier to fix only because you can replace a whole module and get a new one without getting belted by the HT or some other thing. More expensive though and it is harder to get schematics now than it was in older times.

18RGs are easy to work on, but an old Holden 179/186/202 engine is easier still.

I like fixing old stuff. Smile

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Read Message   They don't make Electrical as good as they used to... ZZT231Sat, 03 September 2005 05:40
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