[AJD] working on D - ouch

[Louis]

Steve, 

I just had a head and block machined for a 1943 D.  The head was $350.
To clean and bore the block, it was about $200.  They also surfaced the
manifold mating area and the head gasket surface, both on the block and
head. They also magnafluxed the head and block. I supplied the new parts
for the head, other than the seats.   I had to replace three valves,
they are $105 each.  I make it a habit to replace springs, bad springs
aren't worth the aggravation.  All 4 guides needed to be replaced, I
don't remember the cost off-hand.

I also had the crank ground, and magnafluxed, bearings repaired and
resized.  They also put new bushings in the connecting rods for the
piston pins.  The surfaced the manifold. The total cost was $1400.

Lou

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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 12:59 PM
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Subject: [AJD] working on D - ouch


D prices, what would you do?

Head: $520 to clean, check, repair a crack, resurface, new seats, grind
valves, reassemble (assumes good valves, springs)
Block: $350 to clean, check, bore, hone, fit pistons new 0.125" pistons.

Where do you stop?  When do you part out?  Have I lost my mind? Owwww, I
getting an ulcer. Keep me in your prayers. Steve Treimer Iowa City


		
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