ORIGINAL: ohanapoi
My dealing's with Max at ST Engines was not so wonderful.
After paying for the BGX-1 gas conversion kit it took 3 months to recieve it.
He did not respond to repeated email requests for additional info regarding the
order.
I had given up when suddenly I get an email telling me that the kit had been hung up in
customs.
What I have recieved is not up to standard either.
The ignition kit looks new but everything else is used. Probably a return.
The carb looks like it came off of a lawn mower, was rebuilt and shipped out.
It is not legal to sell used parts as new. But what do you want from Mexico.
Very disatisfied and will never do business with Max again.
HTH's
I do not see this report as being that unusual.
There are many times that cross border customs holds things up. This happens at the Canadian border as well. Things will disappear from the face of the earth for a couple weeks waiting on customs.
Many of the modification write ups on the Internet have utilized rebuilt used carbs or parts taken from other used engines.
Be prepared for possible "not new" parts as this is part of the game when modifying engines.
Also be prepared for customs hang ups anytime you ship something across the border.
Your chances with customs is often better with used/rebuilt parts than new ones.