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01aford · 07-04-2010, 10:01 PM

60 over is at the max. Have you considered having a pro do your engine?
I just had an engine done and picked up one for a friend too. Here’s what was done. Block boiled and magafluxed. Crankshaft turned. All new bearings, new rods, new pistons, new rings, new cam, new cam gear, new valves, new valve guides, new valve springs, new keepers and sleeved. The rebuild was done by a pro that has been building flatheads for 50 plus years. Do the math for the parts. Then consider that if you made a mistake in the rebuild then you are left with nothing. (remember every valve must be fitted and ground perfectly even at 90 degrees - for that you new a special machine) I bet you will find that any engine done like mine for under $3000.00 is a good deal. At least it was for me. Just my 2 cents

07-04-2010, 10:01 PM	#21
01aford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 176	Re: New to the hobby, first Engine 60 over is at the max. Have you considered having a pro do your engine? I just had an engine done and picked up one for a friend too. Here’s what was done. Block boiled and magafluxed. Crankshaft turned. All new bearings, new rods, new pistons, new rings, new cam, new cam gear, new valves, new valve guides, new valve springs, new keepers and sleeved. The rebuild was done by a pro that has been building flatheads for 50 plus years. Do the math for the parts. Then consider that if you made a mistake in the rebuild then you are left with nothing. (remember every valve must be fitted and ground perfectly even at 90 degrees - for that you new a special machine) I bet you will find that any engine done like mine for under $3000.00 is a good deal. At least it was for me. Just my 2 cents