How much testing before you change parts?

[Birken Vogt]

I think everyone wants to make one repair and repair it right the first time, one likes loosing their thunder to someone else. But most important is not acting like
a dip sh!t when you find the problem and gloating over it, because your only one disaster away. Another thing no lab coats-dressing like {Professor Dip Sh!t}.

On the other hand. Got one that was only exhibiting traces of the problem when on site, not enough to diagnose. Said keep running it until it gets worse, did some maintenance, got paid, left. Then got angry messages what did we pay you for, we called your competitor, he found this part needed to be replaced, was causing the problem, also the air filter was dirty, it was causing the problem too. (Huh?)

We'll see.

Well, 2 weeks later, found out, the problem is still there. (The problem is related to some terrible electronics that have absolutely no service info)

Most of the time I try to fix what they have, but sometimes, you just tell them, this thing was never any good to begin with, no amount of mechanic magic can make it better.

 

[John C.]

Troubleshooting is an analytical skill set that takes lots of learning through experience. In many cases it is as much art as science. Figuring out a problem and fixing it cost effectively can bring on that feeling of satisfaction that is kind of like winning a competition. I think we all crave that feeling just like an addict wants their next fix. It must stimulate the same parts of the brain. The other stimulation is that we all like to help people in some form or another. Put them together with a little success and the business has a hold of you and no matter how many cold or hot days with grumpy operators and cheap owners, crawling or climbing into greasy messes, putting up with all the frustrating regulations, you just can't get free of it.

 

[TVA]

Troubleshooting is an analytical skill set that takes lots of learning through experience. In many cases it is as much art as science. Figuring out a problem and fixing it cost effectively can bring on that feeling of satisfaction that is kind of like winning a competition. I think we all crave that feeling just like an addict wants their next fix. It must stimulate the same parts of the brain. The other stimulation is that we all like to help people in some form or another. Put them together with a little success and the business has a hold of you and no matter how many cold or hot days with grumpy operators and cheap owners, crawling or climbing into greasy messes, putting up with all the frustrating regulations, you just can't get free of it.

Well said!!! John!!!