I`ve been reading past messages and I fell with the support and wisdom
of this great bunch pepole I might actually be able to fix the little
car. I have a Z600 coupe. It hasn't ran for 20 years. Wish me luck. In
my what I`m sure will be a long journey of parts searching. I`d like to
start with a chain guide roller and an engine gasket set.I also have a
dumb question what does NOS and OEM mean. Is anybody going to the
Irvine car show tomarrow and will there be any 600s there. THANKS
AGAIN !!
Thank you for accepting my membership
Re: Thank you for accepting my membership
--- In 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com, "ccbon18" wrote:
NOS = New Old Stock. Items that were made around the time of the
vehicle, but are still new in the package. Some NOS items are good in
their packages forever, but some should NOT be used. Brake parts,
carb kits, etc have a limited storage life and may/will fail and
could cause safety concerns.
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. Parts that are made by the
original producer of those items for the vehicle maker. NOS items are
OEM, but not all OEM parts are NOS. Get it?
Any more questions, Grasshopper?
Mark Coffin
Not dumb, just not previously informed. We all start somewhere!> what does NOS and OEM mean.
NOS = New Old Stock. Items that were made around the time of the
vehicle, but are still new in the package. Some NOS items are good in
their packages forever, but some should NOT be used. Brake parts,
carb kits, etc have a limited storage life and may/will fail and
could cause safety concerns.
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. Parts that are made by the
original producer of those items for the vehicle maker. NOS items are
OEM, but not all OEM parts are NOS. Get it?
Any more questions, Grasshopper?
Mark Coffin
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Re: Thank you for accepting my membership
--- In 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com, "Mark"
wrote:
As a french reader, it's sometimes difficult to grasp the meaning of
your posts. But it's getting easier everyday and I'm understanding
most of the topics of this forum. Moreover, I must say that I'm not
a great mechanics and I do not understand everything, even in
french, when we are talking about classic or modern cars with my
friends !
May I add a new question ?
What does "aftermarket parts" and "replacement parts" mean ? I think
I guessed, but I would like to be sure.
wrote:
Thank you Mark for your explanations.> --- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "ccbon18" wrote:
> > what does NOS and OEM mean.
> Not dumb, just not previously informed. We all start somewhere!
> NOS = New Old Stock. Items that were made around the time of the
> vehicle, but are still new in the package. Some NOS items are good in
> their packages forever, but some should NOT be used. Brake parts,
> carb kits, etc have a limited storage life and may/will fail and
> could cause safety concerns.
> OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. Parts that are made by the
> original producer of those items for the vehicle maker. NOS items are
> OEM, but not all OEM parts are NOS. Get it?
> Any more questions, Grasshopper?
> Mark Coffin
As a french reader, it's sometimes difficult to grasp the meaning of
your posts. But it's getting easier everyday and I'm understanding
most of the topics of this forum. Moreover, I must say that I'm not
a great mechanics and I do not understand everything, even in
french, when we are talking about classic or modern cars with my
friends !
May I add a new question ?
What does "aftermarket parts" and "replacement parts" mean ? I think
I guessed, but I would like to be sure.
Re: Thank you for accepting my membership
--- In 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com, "pommecoing"
wrote:
If I miss anything, or mis-state anything, you guys and gals jump
right in and help me out, will ya?
Usually, and I do mean usually, not always, aftermarket parts are
parts made to fit or replace OEM parts, but not specifically for that
exact vehicle or application.
For example, we as 600 owners have a very special, one vehicle fuel
pump. It is only used on the Honda 600 cars (at least in the USA). An
aftermarket part to fit will pump on 12 Volts, supply the same (or
nearly) pressure, and stop running when the pressure builds to the same
(similar) level. It will have a similar set-up to attach to the fuel
lines, and may even mount with the same bolts in the proper hole
spacing. It may not do many of these things exactly the same, but will
work fine and probably outlast the car.
On the other hand, a replacement part, maybe even from the OEM, should
do all of these things reasonably well. It may not have the same part
number, or be the same exact size or color, but it should replace the
original in the original location and function pretty much the same as
the original. Front wheel bearings and brake pads come to mind. Many
different manufacturers, same parts, same performance, vastly different
prices.
An aftermarket replacement part is an interesting item to think about,
now isn't it?
Not too windy or confusing, I hope. Sometimes the ability to simplify
escapes me.
Next question.
Mark
wrote:
OK, now it's getting a little rough.> > Any more questions, Grasshopper?
> > Mark Coffin
> What does "aftermarket parts" and "replacement parts" mean ? I think
> I guessed, but I would like to be sure.
If I miss anything, or mis-state anything, you guys and gals jump
right in and help me out, will ya?
Usually, and I do mean usually, not always, aftermarket parts are
parts made to fit or replace OEM parts, but not specifically for that
exact vehicle or application.
For example, we as 600 owners have a very special, one vehicle fuel
pump. It is only used on the Honda 600 cars (at least in the USA). An
aftermarket part to fit will pump on 12 Volts, supply the same (or
nearly) pressure, and stop running when the pressure builds to the same
(similar) level. It will have a similar set-up to attach to the fuel
lines, and may even mount with the same bolts in the proper hole
spacing. It may not do many of these things exactly the same, but will
work fine and probably outlast the car.
On the other hand, a replacement part, maybe even from the OEM, should
do all of these things reasonably well. It may not have the same part
number, or be the same exact size or color, but it should replace the
original in the original location and function pretty much the same as
the original. Front wheel bearings and brake pads come to mind. Many
different manufacturers, same parts, same performance, vastly different
prices.
An aftermarket replacement part is an interesting item to think about,
now isn't it?
Not too windy or confusing, I hope. Sometimes the ability to simplify
escapes me.
Next question.
Mark