Ernie's Mustang Drive

Review: I purchased a rebuilt 1965 Ford 289 Engine from EMD on April 1, 2013. The Engine would not "turn over" by hand so I paid [redacted], [redacted]. (local engine shop) to check out the problem.

[redacted] discovered EMD had installed # 6 piston, rod & end cap in # 5 cylinder and # 5 piston, rod, & cap in # 6 cylinder. This error would have been fatal to the engine if I had started the engine.

I contacted [redacted], EMD owner and he insisted that this error be verified by [redacted] on [redacted]'s "Letterhead" before he would refund me $150 (cost to correct error) .

[redacted] complied and sent EMD their findings on their Letterhead. EMD's received [redacted]'s findings but refused to reimburse $150 stating the Engine warranty was "crossed out" on the original Invoice.

My Complaint does not challenge EMD NO Warranty Issue.

My complaint is to put the General Public on NOTICE about the lousy quality of EMD's workmanship as discribed above. Also, EMD stripped the threads for one of the Rocker Arm shaft bolt holes and it would not hold the torque. EMD installed a bolt to the thermostate housing that was too long and "bottomed out" thus not allowing the thermostate to be tightened.Desired Settlement: [redacted], EMD owner wanted proof of [redacted]'s finding prior to any refund. Upon receipt of same, EMD refused to send $150 refund.

I want EMD to refund me $150