Brent,
The dimensions and tolerances of the new cylinder block match Ford drawing A-6015 with the exception of the cylinder bores. The Ford drawing calls for the bores to be rolled to 3.875/3.876 inch diameter. The new engine has the cylinder bores plateau honed to 3.875/3.876 inch diameter.
In a similar manner, the crankshaft, connecting rods, and flywheel match the Ford drawings where they interface with original Ford parts.
Surface finishes, materials, and heat treatments are all modern instead of 90-year-old technology.
Every cylinder block has a unique serial number for Quality Assurance purposes.
Every component of the "New Engine Kit" is manufactured using the same CNC program and on the same CNC machines.
Periodically, a component is pulled for Quality Assurance inspection in a temperature-controlled room and verified with a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) to ensure that it matches the drawing requirements.
The crankshaft and connecting rods are balanced to the same tolerances as other engines made in the factory that rev to 7000 RPM.
We would be happy to sell engine kits to you and have you as one of our engine builders.
To satisfy yourself on the quality of the new engine you may want to verify one at your expense, but to charge your customers for what you outlined above is not right.
Why do you want to install intake valve seats?
John Lampl had a serious talk with one of our overseas distributors. Instead of reselling the un-built "New Engine Kits" at a small profit, he was wanting to re-hone the cylinders and do a bunch of other unneeded work to increase his profit margin.
If you reply to
[email protected], I'll be happy to provide the contact information of engine builders.