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Old 12-08-2019, 11:33 AM   #1
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The cost/benefit analysis doesn't support replacing the IMSB. Not even close.

I can walk y'all through the numbers, but you probably know them already.

That said, if I were replacing the clutch, I'd probably do it then just as a "while you're in there" item. But not otherwise.
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Old 12-08-2019, 01:18 PM   #2
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...There are so many things that can take out these motors, it seems the IMSB has a relatively low failure rate, comparatively. (When all is taken in aggregate) ...

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... if I were replacing the clutch, I'd probably do it then just as a "while you're in there" item. But not otherwise.
Exactly.
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Old 12-08-2019, 08:01 PM   #3
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That said, if I were replacing the clutch, I'd probably do it then just as a "while you're in there" item. But not otherwise.
Even bette point, thank you. Will follow the clutch and do both as the time comes
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