Engine Rebuilding
#43
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Re: Tools
Originally Posted by fla1976
If you have a SnapOn or Mac tool salesman in you area , thay can usually provide the service. You can also check the Yellow Pages in your area under calibration services.
#44
Re: Rebuilding
Originally Posted by fla1976
I build my own engines as it is cheaper and I have faith in my abilities. If I had a high dollar engine, I would bring it to a professional. I have the tools to measure and torque the engine, so my low buck engines are not a problem. How many of you people that build your own are confident in your tools? I am a calibration technician and my tools are all calibrated. If I measure the journal on a crankshaft, I know that the measurement is accurate. My torque wrench is also calibrated. Having equipment that doesn't give you accurate readings is useless. Even if you know what you are doing, without the correct and accurate tools, you are taking a chance. That is why I would trust a professional, but I would check on his ability to make good measurements. JMO.
One thing i want everyone who reads this Post to remember...the man that made this Post just ask for individual Opinions No right or wrong or indifferent.... BUT he Doesn't have your Run of the Mil low Hp bracket Engine.....i mean for Goodness sakes...the mans engine is making close to 1,000 hp naturally aspirated..IF he puts a GOOD DOSE OF NOS on it and he's got a 1400/1500 hp engine (easy)..That could compete in the faster heads up classes ...and if he's not confident enough to do the Work he should seek a professional for this type engine...( IMO)
KOD99 i extend my apology to you for this post going in left field..this wasn't fair to you...and i can PERSONALLY assure you if you ever need advise again i will make sure the post stays on track.....Good luck My man !!!!
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#45
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Brian I hope you know that I wasn't at all disagreeing with you or arguing with your opinion.Just giving mine...but After Reading the thread again,it seems like you thought you were almost being jumped on for your opinion, but that isn't so. At least not by me you weren't.
#47
Originally Posted by Tod74
Brian I hope you know that I wasn't at all disagreeing with you or arguing with your opinion.Just giving mine...but After Reading the thread again,it seems like you thought you were almost being jumped on for your opinion, but that isn't so. At least not by me you weren't.
so i feel we all are somewhat responsible for giving our honest opinions to our members and not just going along with whats popular or sometime what we would do ourselfs as individuals.....what we do may not be Good for them.....again ( JMO)
For the record i thought nothing about anyone else Post other then Onbadgmc...i think that is Obvious, i have made no Bones about that from the start...with that said he (onebadgmc) is always welcome here.....No grudges held on my end....
thanks
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