Still looking for a shop that can and WILL repair my block and heads. Engine dropped a valve seat on the dyno back in March. Parts have been sitting in 2 different shops while owners tripped over them daily instead of getting them out. So I'm looking again for recommendations to get someone to fix them.
I broke a rod at the OG million 3 years ago and have been having a hell of a time with machine shops for the last 2-3 years constant waiting.
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October 22, 2022, 12:58 PM
David Gerard
Contact the manufacturer for their recommended local source for repair, if aftermarket parts.
I called Dart, when I torched a head and the recommend QMP Racing. They are an hour drive, but the head looked like new.
We have used them for all of our engine machining work since!
You can alway send the parts back to the manufacturer for repair, but shipping each way can get expensive!
October 22, 2022, 04:38 PM
1320racer
Send them both back to their manufacturers.
October 22, 2022, 04:45 PM
David Covey
I called Indy Cyl Head. Yes they can repair them (maybe after seeing them). I just hate to pay the amount of shipping both directions. I bought a new block from them last month and it cost 550.00 one way and that was at their cost.
It's not that I'm cheap it just seems a waste, if I can get it done withing driving distance.
Dave
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October 22, 2022, 04:49 PM
Top355x
How about check with local chassis shops
October 22, 2022, 05:02 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by Top355x: How about check with local chassis shops
None local to me other than the shop it is sitting in right now. Well 150+ miles away..lol
Pisser of it is the shop it's in specializes in aluminum block and head repair.
Dave
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October 22, 2022, 05:49 PM
Alaskaracer
We have a couple of guys here that can do really great work. MadCap uses Chris Woolverton when they need it. He's VERY, VERY good....
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October 22, 2022, 08:29 PM
1320racer
Your best chance of getting it repaired right is having the manufacture fix it. Pay the money!
October 22, 2022, 09:22 PM
Curly1
Check with John Ferry and Ferrys Aluminum Head Repair in Mesquite. He is good and has been a huge help, my motor and heads are going there Monday.
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October 22, 2022, 09:31 PM
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Originally posted by Curly1: Check with John Ferry and Ferrys Aluminum Head Repair in Mesquite. He is good and has been a huge help, my motor and heads are going there Monday.
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October 22, 2022, 10:35 PM
Big Steve
Might try calling Nitro racer Terry Haddock who owns Lone star aluminum block repair in Temple Tx
October 23, 2022, 12:38 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by Curly1: Check with John Ferry and Ferrys Aluminum Head Repair in Mesquite. He is good and has been a huge help, my motor and heads are going there Monday.
Don't take your stuff to him yet.. That's where my stuff is at..lol I was there first... I'm calling him again Monday to try to put a fire under his azz. Probably wont do any good as I have had no luck doing it so far.
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 12:40 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by Big Steve: Might try calling Nitro racer Terry Haddock who owns Lone star aluminum block repair in Temple Tx
Terry Haddock only wants to work on fuel stuff. I tried to get him to weld up a KB block years ago. He told me to try to find someone else to do it. I wont go back to someone that doesn't want my work.
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 12:43 PM
David Covey
Haddock is only about 30 miles from me. It would be nice.
I ran across an ad from a shop in San Antonio that does aluminum engine repair. Supposedly hi performance, so we will see where that goes.
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 12:46 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by Coloradoracer: We have a couple of guys here that can do really great work. MadCap uses Chris Woolverton when they need it. He's VERY, VERY good....
Do you have a address for him so I can see how far away he is?
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 12:52 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by 1320racer: Your best chance of getting it repaired right is having the manufacture fix it. Pay the money!
I realize that may be best. But I want to take it to the shop myself. Then I can get an idea of what it's going to cost and the time involved. I'd be more than happy to let Indy do the work, but if they were to tell me it isn't worth it then I would have blown through more than a thousand dollars in shipping for nothing. If I can take it to a shop myself and were to get the same answer I would only be out the fuel involved. It isn't about sending it to them it's about the possible waste.
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 01:12 PM
The Bozman
Cal Reher and see who they are using.
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October 23, 2022, 01:23 PM
David Covey
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Originally posted by The Bozman: Cal Reher and see who they are using.
Thanks..
Dave
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October 23, 2022, 03:04 PM
Big Steve
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Originally posted by David Covey:
quote:
Originally posted by The Bozman: Cal Reher and see who they are using.
Thanks..
Dave
RM presently does not have a welder in the shop. They use Kebin Kinsley for aluminum welding when they need it. He is as good as they come with welding and fabrication. Not sure if he does blocks. Super nice guy. Give him a call (817) 226-2280. His shop is in Arlington
October 23, 2022, 03:17 PM
Big Steve
I know Chris Frank at Frankenstein engine dynamics in Weatherford can do the complete repair on the head, from welding to finish machining, not sure if they would do the block or not
