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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 06, 2014, 08:08:53 PM

Title: Machine work
Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 06, 2014, 08:08:53 PM
I am looking for some advise on where to take my 454 bbc and heads to have them fluxed and machined. I live in San Jacinto and I was wondering if there was anywhere local.


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: sevans01 on November 06, 2014, 08:49:41 PM

I am looking for some advise on where to take my 454 bbc and heads to have them fluxed and machined. I live in San Jacinto and I was wondering if there was anywhere local.


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If your willing to travel, Bosticks in El Cajon or Wayne's in Riverside


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: jimpen on November 06, 2014, 08:52:05 PM
Worth the trip

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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 06, 2014, 09:14:19 PM
El cajon is not that far. I am just looking for someone that's going to do a good job and it sounds like that's the place to go. What are their rates?


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: sevans01 on November 06, 2014, 09:44:00 PM

El cajon is not that far. I am just looking for someone that's going to do a good job and it sounds like that's the place to go. What are their rates?


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Rates are reasonable for good quality work, in my own opinion. Check his work out on Facebook


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 07, 2014, 09:45:34 AM
I'm taking on my first engine rebuild I'm just looking for some tips and ideas who I can trust to help me with this project


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: aquaholic72 on November 07, 2014, 01:30:12 PM
iv been using  southwest in san bernardino for years now, never had any problems.. :beer:
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: socaljst1970 on November 07, 2014, 02:24:36 PM
I had a great first time experience at Osborne Machine in Murrieta.  Paul was honest to the point of talking himself out of work I was there for.  That goes miles in my book.
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: jyeager on November 07, 2014, 02:30:34 PM
I had a great first time experience at Osborne Machine in Murrieta.  Paul was honest to the point of talking himself out of work I was there for.  That goes miles in my book.
its a bit of a drive but Rod Phillips @ Auto Dynamic Balancing in Irwindale is great. He has done a lot for us over the years.
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 07, 2014, 07:44:37 PM
Cool thanks for the input. I always like the advice that is given on here. I am kinda new at this stuff and every little bit helps. I have always wanted one of these and now I want to know as much as possible. Thanks guys


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: Jet Boat Maloney on November 07, 2014, 08:49:53 PM

its a bit of a drive but Rod Phillips @ Auto Dynamic Balancing in Irwindale is great. He has done a lot for us over the years.
Is he doing the new motor?


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Title: Machine work
Post by: lbhsbz on November 11, 2014, 09:42:40 PM
Spending twice as much on machine work from a machinist that gets it will save you 10 times as much later.  If you can't afford Bostick or equivalent, buy a used motor to hold you over until you can.   If you decide to go with someone else, get in touch with me or ?? And I'll explain what you need to watch out for, spec, and check for when the job is done.   Most automotive machine shops do shit for work....but they make it shiney and pretty so you don't ask questions
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: Mrblueeyesnick on November 11, 2014, 10:42:05 PM
Ok thanks for the help. I think I am going to go with bostick. I am going to start looking into getting everything together to get to them. I want to use a place that is credible and trust. I want it done right. I want to be able to use my boat and not have to be working on it all the time. I want to be able to start making it out to the get togethers and meet everyone.


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Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: lbhsbz on November 11, 2014, 11:15:43 PM
I have plenty of high dollar metrology tools for loan (with a deposit) to verify the work you ask for...lemme know when you get stuff back...we can make sure it's right
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: jyeager on November 12, 2014, 08:52:22 AM
Is he doing the new motor?


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Yeah he does all of our machine work. Dougans racing engines will be handling our motor work for the next season.  :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Machine work
Post by: jimpen on November 12, 2014, 07:52:19 PM
Good choice.

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