kohler 12 hp 301S.....Don't get screwed

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Greeting folks,
In April of 2020 I had to rebuild one of my Kohler 12 Hp 301S engines. I made contact with A-1 miller's Performance Enterprises at 1501 W Old Plank Rd, Columbia,Mo. I spoke to Brian Miller. What I needed was a 30 under connecting rod bearing. Brian explained that would be no problem. He told me to send my connecting rod and a Postal Money order in the amount of $59.00. He told me that amount was to cover the cost of the bearing and return freight. I told him they would be in the mail in the morning. I went to the Post Office that day and sent the rod and money order right out. For the last 4 months I have been trying to either get my parts or have the rod and money returned to me.....I have tried to call but most of the time there is no answer or the mailbox is full.... Of the three times I have been able to speak with Brian, he has assured me he will get right on it. A number of E mail's have gone unanswered and ignored. I have asked for my rod back along with my money....He has a Great web site but it must be to entice people to send him their work and money.....I am posting this to keep others from getting screwed. Each of three statements the man has made to assure me he would do the job was a lie......Beware of Brian Miller, he has not done the promised work.....He has also refused to send me back my rod and money....
Let the buyer beware....  
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Thank you for the information. I was a fan of his until I found out about these things and other antics of his.

 

 

 

@RandyLittrell

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Ok. I am one of his victims just sent him 500.00 and motor. Blowing me off. Thanks for this tip. Might Have to drive down and pick it up.

Thanks guys

Bill

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Brian Miller was discussed on this forum many years ago. He not only is bad to deal with but has a not so nice past criminal record. Look it up.

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5 hours ago, redone said:

Ok. I am one of his victims just sent him 500.00 and motor. Blowing me off. Thanks for this tip. Might Have to drive down and pick it up.

Thanks guys

Bill

How did you send the money? Hopefully Paypal and hopefully not through the "friends and family" option. If you sent it right, PayPal will get you your money back.

[biged77 113]

Here's another victim.  I sent him a M10 carb. to rebuild.  It's been almost a month, no answer to Emails.  I had bought parts from him before with no problem, thought I could trust him.   

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@ibbuckshot     

I have never had any financial dealings with A-1 Miller and thank you for this information. The site has a lot of great information on it, sorry to hear they are dishonest.  

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Shortly after I joined this forum some 7-8 yrs ago I came upon his website and was simply blown away at the huge amount of information there. Huge site covering a WIDE variety of topics, well written, with pictures, drawings, and offering a variety of difficult parts for sale, etc, etc. I still go there occasionally to glean information.....

 

But... I soon started picking up complaints of  - difficult/impossible to get contact, LONG wait for work that was sent, difficult/impossible to get part or money back, etc, etc. Really a shame, the guy obviously has talent, and the occasional lucky person that gets his work back gives praise. And it would certainly seem there is plenty of work out there (theres enough right here on this forum to keep him busy!!) I have two crankshafts now that I would like to have turned, but there is no shop anywhere near me that does that kind of work.

 

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Greetings folks,

  I want to thank all you guys for chiming in on your problems you faced with Brian Miller's dishonesty and neglect.....This was the reason for my posting my problem.....and it worked.

Sorry to hear that you have lost your money and parts as I have......Please forward or copy and paste my first post to anyone you know so as to get the word out....We are all over the country and this is

the only way to make people aware of Brian Misser screwing people.......The only plus is the information he has on his site......This is the bait to get us to send him our money......Thanks again

Have fun, 

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[nylyon-(Admin) 7,268]

Thank you all for your feedback on this supplier.  This discussion has prompted me to create a new links area for non-recommended suppliers. I am going to lock this thread, as the point has been fully made.