Welp, I killed my 383 Crate engine rebuilt?

[NormanPlombe]

It's a super big deal if you have a manual trans car and there's no pilot bushing at the back of the crank. There's ways around that, but extra work. I vaguely remember that you have to cut off the front of the input shaft and install an insert bearing at the rear of the automatic crank.
Now that it's running I guess you can drive it onto the trailer and wait on repair.

You nailed it. I was building a NICE 74 B200 van. I was intending to put the overdrive manual in it...that pilot bushing/input shaft put the whole project on hold...I was 2000 miles away and trusted people I shouldn't have trusted. Live and burn.

 

[NormanPlombe]

I USED THOSE GUYS ON A 318 just a few years ago. I brought them a MANUAL crank 318 and they gave me back an AUTO crank motor...You may think it's no big deal but for a $4500 rebuild...I deserve better. Won't be using them again. GRRRRRR.

I was living in east TN at the time and I hauled my own good core to them...naw...they screwed me...and they were totally "who cares" when I complained. I loved their shop..great old-skool feel...but they've lost that lovin' feeling. Got me?

 

[1970FuryConv]

I was living in east TN at the time and I hauled my own good core to them...naw...they screwed me...and they were totally "who cares" when I complained. I loved their shop..great old-skool feel...but they've lost that lovin' feeling. Got me?

I use local people. That way I can check in regularly on what they're doing.
I never trust lovin feelings, whether it's Hall and Oates or a machine shop. I'd rather work with an ******* who does the job right.

 

[PH27L7]

Pittsburg? ugh. Let me get the heads off mine and see what's going on.

Not mine, city of the angels.

 

[Hubie]

This guy builds a 440 engine and he is in Phoenix AZ. May be close enough to visit. His Ebay price is $5995 with free shipping. Since Ebay fees are 10% and shipping around 300-400 maybe you could get for around $5000. I know nothing about him and do not recommend him . Just thought I would throw it in.
https://www.ebay.com/i/124335392974 Ebay Item .....124335392974

 

[NormanPlombe]

This guy builds a 440 engine and he is in Phoenix AZ. May be close enough to visit. His Ebay price is $5995 with free shipping. Since Ebay fees are 10% and shipping around 300-400 maybe you could get for around $5000. I know nothing about him and do not recommend him . Just thought I would throw it in.
440 Chrysler with Cast heads High Perf Mopar Dodge Big Block Crate BB engine | eBay Ebay Item .....124335392974

Thanks for the lead.

 

[NormanPlombe]

I use local people. That way I can check in regularly on what they're doing.
I never trust lovin feelings, whether it's Hall and Oates or a machine shop. I'd rather work with an ******* who does the job right.

Righteous, Brother!

 

[WissaMan]

I'd rather work with an ******* who does the job right.

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