I think everything today is so compact with all the gadgets it is a major undertaking at times just to get a carburetor. Most consumers don't even an idea what is involved the repairs. Oh I remember when you could easily get everything in an auto engine compartment without taking half of what is in there today. I have Honda Accords where to just replace the alternator you got to an engine crane just move the engine enough to your hand tools in there. Or they have a bolt like the Chevy S10 cylinder head that got to pull engine forward at 3" just the bolt out and in. The S10 is actually why I brought my engine crane that I have now that pressed in service of lawn equipment. I am no longer able to man handle the engines while getting attachments all aligned as they go back in place. Yes it looks like over kill using a 2 ton crane but it works but I think I might get the gantry crane later as the roll about crane legs do get in the way at times.
Assembly in a factory setting is just that. I don't think there is any thought to repair ability given.
I recently needed to put a fuel line on a hand held leaf blower. Customer said was very simple problem and was complaining about my quoted hour to replace the line. I ask if he had the time to wait for me to do it. I ended up having nearly fully disassemble it just get to fuel line routing. After I got it back together the customer handed me an extra $20 just for my trouble. He said now he know why repairs are so expensive and that he would never it back together.
And yes Norm that why many shops will not even touch to low end consumer stuff. Even I take a pass on a lot of it sticking with professional grade units.
