Pietenpol-List: bobka(at)compuserve.com
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 7:48 am
Original Posted By: Andimaxd(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: bobka(at)compuserve.comIn a message dated 2/27/2004 7:49:48 PM Central Standard Time, bobka(at)compuserve.com writes:> Max,> > I would be sure that Rochester knows that in addition to it reading upside > down, that it has to show full when the cork is at the position farthest from> the indicator. This might not be readily obvious.> > Also, you may wish to see if they would be willing to make these and offer > them up for sale through AS and S as there is a distinct market for them.> > I would also let them know that the "normal" shortest gauge is no longer > offered by AS and S and they may wish to contact AS and S and find out why.> > I will let you know if I want some after I check a few things.> > Good work. I used to live in Coppell and Addision before that and always > had the instention of looking up Rochester. I think US Gauge is there too.> > Chris BobkaChris,The gauge reading backwards was the first concern I had (E for F etc..). My solution for this was to simply turn the cylinder upside down.AS&S would not even talk to me about trying to special order the 6" gauge that they don' carry anymore, let alone take the initiative to pick up the phoneand ask about designing an inverted fuel gauge of the same type. I do not intend to help AS&S increase sales due to this fact. The people at Rochester have not been much more help. If the computer says it cannot be done, these people now days just say "It can't be done" and exceptit -- and move on to the next call and the next coffee break. There is no brain power involved. It is scary to me; how does anything get accomplished inthis country anymore?At this point, I have taken the initiative done all of the leg work/research and will market the item myself. If Rochester doesn't come through, I will take your suggestion and go visit with US Gauge.Please feel free if you have any more question or concerns,Max DavisArlington, TX. 817.516.1116________________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Pietenpol-List: bobka(at)compuserve.comIn a message dated 2/27/2004 7:49:48 PM Central Standard Time, bobka(at)compuserve.com writes:> Max,> > I would be sure that Rochester knows that in addition to it reading upside > down, that it has to show full when the cork is at the position farthest from> the indicator. This might not be readily obvious.> > Also, you may wish to see if they would be willing to make these and offer > them up for sale through AS and S as there is a distinct market for them.> > I would also let them know that the "normal" shortest gauge is no longer > offered by AS and S and they may wish to contact AS and S and find out why.> > I will let you know if I want some after I check a few things.> > Good work. I used to live in Coppell and Addision before that and always > had the instention of looking up Rochester. I think US Gauge is there too.> > Chris BobkaChris,The gauge reading backwards was the first concern I had (E for F etc..). My solution for this was to simply turn the cylinder upside down.AS&S would not even talk to me about trying to special order the 6" gauge that they don' carry anymore, let alone take the initiative to pick up the phoneand ask about designing an inverted fuel gauge of the same type. I do not intend to help AS&S increase sales due to this fact. The people at Rochester have not been much more help. If the computer says it cannot be done, these people now days just say "It can't be done" and exceptit -- and move on to the next call and the next coffee break. There is no brain power involved. It is scary to me; how does anything get accomplished inthis country anymore?At this point, I have taken the initiative done all of the leg work/research and will market the item myself. If Rochester doesn't come through, I will take your suggestion and go visit with US Gauge.Please feel free if you have any more question or concerns,Max DavisArlington, TX. 817.516.1116________________________________________________________________________________