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| RE: 390 rebuild |
| By Mike - 11/19/2005 11:49:58 AM; IP 68.64.212.2 |
| Thanks, I have been considering that, I just have'nt found a reputable engine rebuilder My concern is that they dont try to do a switch on me. Years ago I had a 69 with a 428 i took it to what i thought was a reputable guy in town. He said it wasnt worth rebuilding to much scoring in the cylinders. A bore wouldnt take out the gouges in the walls. So he offered me a 390 instead. I agreed. Too young. Too dumb. Three months later he has a 428 cj motor in his 70 Mach1. Funny thing is he mentioned to me that he couldnt find one that was worth rebuilding.When I saw him he even stated that it was my old motor.He stated that he went ahead and bored the cylinders out .040 and the cylinders were ok enough to rebuild. So he did. I was pissed and wanted it back and he said he had to much other invested in it, as far as heads and performance cranks and cams. I had it out with him. Basically theft. So anyways after that incident I rebuilt all my own motors only small blocks.I'm older and wiser now I dont think it is any different from when I rebuilt these motors years ago.However as you said let the professional do it, because this is what he does every day. I'm just apprehensive. If anyone knows of a quality builder in Inland empire of Southern California let me know. |
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