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WANT FRIES

CRANKSHAFT?

WITH THAT

BRENDAN BAKER | TECHNICAL EDITOR

I went to McDonald’s for lunch the other day and ordered a “Bundle Meal” for $3 bucks. I know, I’m cheap, but I didn’t want

to eat that much and pack in extra calories when I’m trying to get down to my winter weight. My diet aside, what caught

my attention was that McDonald’s – and other drive-thru joints that have remained open during the COVID-19 crisis – cut

down their menu options significantly.

Am I the only one who contemplates this stu?

Probably. Nevertheless, I concluded that it must

be because more people are getting takeout,

and it makes it easy to order when there are

fewer options. But it is also easier to have the

ingredients you need on hand from a supply-

side perspective.side perspective.

I know we’ve made the comparison before, I know we’ve made the comparison before,

but engine kits – whether you sell them or buy but engine kits – whether you sell them or buy

them – are like combo meals. You get everything them – are like combo meals. You get everything

you need to  ll you up with that #5 – such as

two  sh sandwiches, a large order of fries and

a soft drink – for just $5 bucks! What could be

easier?

 e same goes for your rotating assemblies.

Do you want fries with that? Of course, you do.

You probably need connecting rods, pistons,

rings, bearings, the whole nine yards! Why not

order a combo meal instead of piecing it out one

item at a time?

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Naresh Jariwala