K-181 Overhaul

[pfrederi 19,000]

Been awhile since my last overhaul...I am fortunate to have a quality machine shop to do the machining.  He has also did one of my big tractors and 230ci engine in my M37.

 

But like everything else it is getting costlier....Bore and hone .010 over $100 Grind crank $75 Insert and size valve guide $50 valve job $20

 

 

[squonk 44,675]

Well worth it. My last 2 K181's. I had my local shop hit the seats and set the lash on the new valves. $20 cash for the coffee fund. $40 if I wanted to pay by check with a receipt. 

[ri702bill 10,112]

Time is money in that business. You are paying both for a service and the experience with the proper tools to get it done right.

[ebinmaine 74,666]

2 hours ago, pfrederi said:

costlier....Bore and hone .010 over $100 Grind crank $75 Insert and size valve guide $50 valve job $20

 

Bore and hone is about that here. 

Guides.... I dunno IF that can be done. 

Valve grind around here is more of a hand lapping sequence on small engines. 

There's a more concise shop further away. 

They definitely do good automotive work. Small engines.....???

[Ed Kennell 43,142]

6 hours ago, ri702bill said:

and the experience

Knowing how to do it is worth more than doing it.