BACC (Bay Area Cobra Club) Engine Picture
of the week 2/23/04

Mike LaGrone's 427 ERA Project Page
Test Stand Images 10/23/02
(Old 428)
Assembly Images
Aviaid pan and air cleaners installed 5/02

Images from His Ford 2X4 Intake and Edelbrock
Heads 12/01/2001
Fuel Log and Linkage
Installed 2/18/02
Polished
Water Pump 1/5/02








More images 12/25/01

Initial repair BOM....labor only ...parts to follow after 10/29/02
ERA626 on the Way 11/8/02 I-80 & Hwy 281 (Nebraska)
Gessford Truck & Boom Box Playing "California Girl" by the
Beach Boys while waiting for the Cobra to arrive at the Exit of I-80 & 281 9:05 PM CDT
Rich Arrives with ERA626 9:21 PM....
Covered carefully.....let's take a look!

Wolf Man Jack...No it's Gashole George the DJ Live from Nebraska!
In The Garage....
Engine Arrives at Gessford to convert to 427 454
Shelby Aluminum Engine

Disassembly
Block Magna Fluxed (ok) 11/19/02
Sonic Checked 11/20/02 (see chart for results)

UltraDyne old camshaft
Will run Comp
Cam 33-246-4 12/10/02
Lakewood
ERA Trim Drawing 12/9/02
Shelby Block Images
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* CSX312 *
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Recvd 12/20/02

Crankshaft Review 12/11/02
Will Grind
Crank 20/20 for Shelby Block Clearance as Reqd

11/30/02 
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Shelby CSX312 Block work begins 1/2/03
1st,
replace Shelby Hex Nuts w/12pt, and upgrade
Cross Bolts to ARP.
New
Cross Bolt and Main Stud 12pt Nuts.
Head
Studs & Nuts and galley plugs w/block
CSX312
Block Info Page (Click Here)
Eagle Rods 1/8/03
Prepare Edelbrock Heads for Flow Work 1/22/03

Arias Pistons & Final Job Sheet 340200
(added 3/29/03)

3/19/03 Main Brg sizes for Grinding Crankshaft

Trim Lakewood Bell Housing, Eagle Rods checked
& pin fit 3/17/03, Head Bowl Port, smooth Guide Bosses,
Short Turn radius work, mild runner work and Port Match completed 3/28/03 Images to
follow......
Flow
Numbers
4/30/03
5/5/03
Pressure Check after Port and Flow Work (OK) 5/5/03
5/8/03
Ferrea Components
5/22
5/23
cleaning Eagle Rods
5/24/03
5/27
Balance Work
Final Ring File Fit Check 5/28
5/29
Need to
install Clutch Arm Bracket-(Not on BOM) 6/3
Bracket Received from Mike....
Lakewood Dial-in 6/3
6/18/03 Pistons on Rods
1 & 5 Installed to check for
Valve to bore and Piston to Valve Clrcs.
6/18/03
Test Springs on heads for Checking
final Clearances
Pistons installed, Cam degreed
and piston to valve clearances checked. 6/19/03



6/24/03
Ground the two bosses...it now fits
the Shelby Block...
Hot Steam Clean and Clean and Clean
again!
Lifters in
ARP Cam
Bolt and our Washer installed
Shims and spacers installed correctly
Oil Drain Back in intake gasket
opened up...
Intake fits fine now....
New Smith Bros. P/Rods due in Fri AM
UPS Red!
Using old pushrods to check pushrod
hole clearances
6/25/03

6/27/03
6/30/03
7/1/03
add inner springs after test running
7/2/03
7/3/03

7/7/03
Happy 4th of July!
Rich Lacy to Pickup 7/11
Final Spec Detail Sheet 7/8/03
Ready to go! 7/8/03
Lacy picked up 7/10/03
Bill-Of-Materials revised to 427 Aluminum Shelby
454
updated 7/1/03
Date: 12/15/02 Customer: LaGrone Current FE 06/2002 (sup-1) |
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Job #: Engine Type: Aluminum 427 Shelby Engine Year: |
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Revised
12/16/02, updated 2/24/03, updated 3/29/03, 6/17/03, 6/23/03, 7/1/03 |
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Notes
from Mike: 2X4 Intake has .040 removed to fit original 428 (to high), need |
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use
to add Clutch Arm Pivot to Lakewood and trim bottom to drg (completed) |
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Mike
said application to be Light Road Race, Drags & weekend stuff.. |
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QTY |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
TOTAL |
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Block Labor Options |
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1 |
1 |
Clean
New Aluminum Shelby Block |
62.00
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62.00
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x |
5 |
5 |
Remove
& Replace Cam Bearings (________) |
9.00
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45.00
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x |
8 |
8 |
Bore
Block .005 For Piston 4.255" at _____# Torque W/______ Lube |
26.00
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208.00
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x |
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Piston
Clrc .0035 Measured 1.100" from bottom Oil Grv, Using Deck Plate |
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1 |
1 |
Align
Bore Block ______# Torque W/______, Cross Bolts At 20# Torque & |
224.00
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224.00
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x |
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Then
36# Torque W/Moroso Moly Lube |
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Crank Labor Options |
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1 |
1 |
Clean
Crankshaft Forge # 1UB 10/10 as recvd |
19.00
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19.00
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x |
1 |
1 |
Magna
Flux Crankshaft (OK) |
28.00
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28.00
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x |
1 |
1 |
Check
Alignment (________________) Align If Required (Time x $) |
34.00
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34.00
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x |
1 |
1 |
Check
& Grind Crankshaft R:020 M:020 Radius: 5/64" For Shelby Alum Clrc. |
114.50
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114.50
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x |
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Connecting Rod Labor Options & Required Operations |
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8 |
8 |
Install
New Arias Pistons On Connecting Rods (Floaters) |
6.00
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48.00
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x |
8 |
8 |
Check
Big End And Pin Fit On New Eagle Rod Sets(Completed 3/17/03) |
18.00
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144.00
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x |
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Rods
Side Clearanced to Mike's 428 Crank(3/17) |
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Other Labor |
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1 |
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Surface
Grind Flywheel And Check Run Out |
18.00
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1 |
1 |
Pressure
Check Intake Manifold (___) |
48.00
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48.00
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Head Labor Options |
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2 |
2 |
Pressure
Check Aluminum Heads (OK) (OK) After Flow work on heads (ok) |
38.00
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76.00
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x |
8 |
8 |
Final
Grind Valves & Seat Three Angle 2002/2003 Performance |
26.00
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208.00
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x |
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Intake:
20/30/45 Deg. And Exhaust: 30/45 Deg. (Or As Required) |
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2 |
2 |
Final
Clean Heads & Parts For Assembly |
24.00
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48.00
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x |
2 |
2 |
Assemble
Heads at __.____" For ______# Per Cam Spec card And Spring -- |
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Part
Number ___________ (Spring Mfg. ________________) |
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2 |
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Restrict
Block To Head Rocker Oiling .090 Street(Heads Restricted) |
18.00
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x |
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These Operations Are After Dummy Checking Engine Assembly And |
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Prior To Final Engine Assembly |
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2 |
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Machine
Valve Cover Rail On Cylinder Head To Match Geometry On Intake |
35.00
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1 |
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Machine
Valve Cover Rail On Intake Manifold To Match Geometry On Heads |
68.00
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1 |
1 |
Check
Intake Push Rod Holes For Assembled Clearance (As Reqd) (OK) |
88.00
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88.00
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x |
1 |
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Machine
Distributor Hole On Intake For Correct Geometry To Block |
224.00
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1 |
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Mill
Intake Manifold Angles To Correct Geometry For Heads And Block |
124.50
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Mike
said he took .040 off this intake for the Iron Motor
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Dummy Engine Assembly To Check All Clearances As Follows: |
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Mandatory Operations, Prior to Engine Balancing & Building For All Engine |
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1 |
1 |
Install
Crankshaft Main Bearings In Housing Bore At Correct Torque _____ |
124.00
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124.00
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Of
______# Using Bolt/Stud Lube _______, To Obtain Size To Grind |
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Crankshaft
Mains _______ For Clearance Of .0___" |
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8 |
8 |
Install
Connecting Rod Bearings In Rods At Correct Torque _____ W/Lube |
12.50
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100.00
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x |
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Of
_____, And Obtain Size To Grind Crankshaft To For Clearance Of .0___" |
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If
New Rods Or Reconditioned Check The Tang Cut In The Rods For --- |
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Correct
bearing Fit In The Cap And In The Rod - (Correct If Required) |
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1 |
1 |
Install
Pistons And Check Piston To Valve Clearances Intake:_____ ----- |
228.00
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228.00
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x |
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Exhaust
______, With Camshaft Degreed At ____ Per Cam Card |
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Intake
Clearance: ________ Exhaust Clearance: _______ As Measured |
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Intake
Clearance: _______ Exhaust Clearance: ________ (Final Clearance) |
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1 |
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Measure
Piston Dome/Dish/Valve Relief Thickness Prior To Fly Cutting |
6.50
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8 |
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Machine
Valve Relief's (Fly Cutting) As Reqd. To Obtain Correct Clearances |
12.50
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Intake
Modification Depth:________ Exhaust Modification Depth:________ |
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1 |
1 |
Check
Exhaust Valve Clearance To Cylinder Bore For Minimum Of .060" --- |
48.00
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48.00
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x |
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At
Full Lift + .050" (Outside Diameter Of Exhaust Valve To Bore) This Is |
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Done
With Head Installed And Test Springs With Camshaft Degreed |
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(Above
Check Is Done While Checking For Valve To Piston Clearances) |
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8 |
8 |
Verify
Piston Protrusion Or Piston Recession To Deck Is Consistent At ____ |
4.50
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36.00
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x |
1 |
1 |
Install
Heads and Rocker Arms To Check For Correct Push Rod Length --- |
68.00
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68.00
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x |
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Std
Length For Comp Solid & Roller 9.157" (Actual Reqd: 9.157) |
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1 |
1 |
Balance
Engine Rotating Assy Complete (Bob Weight 2296) |
285.00
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285.00
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Assemble Engine Complete (As Listed) (Nov - Jan Only) |
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1 |
1 |
Assemble
FE Engine providing all Specifications/Clearances/Torques |
1,950.00
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1,950.00
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This
Assembly Includes Pulleys to Clutch And Ready For The Test Stand |
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Bell
Housing Dialed In, Camshaft Degreed, Valves Set, Brass Gear Installed |
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Belts
Installed, Water Pump & Pulleys etc., Distributor & Wire Made Up |
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(Block/Bracket/Trans
etc.Painting Usually Takes Place During This Time) |
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We
Need Your Color Code And Brand-We Also Can Provide At No Charge |
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A
Color Chip (6" x 6") For Customer Review Prior To Final Painting) |
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Mfg:_____
Color Code:_______ Application Yr/Model You're Using ________ |
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1 |
1 |
Optional
Adder If Special Engine Circumstances Etc. Shelby Block) |
250.00
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250.00
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x |
1 |
1 |
Install
New Ford C8AZ Pivot in Lakewood Bell Housing (no chg) |
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1 |
1 |
Trim
Lakewood Bell Housing Bottom and Block Plate Per Drawing (done) |
24.00
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24.00
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x |
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Bowl
Port, smooth Guide Bosses, short Turn Radous Work, Mild Runner Work |
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see parts |
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and
Port match 2X4 Intake to Heads |
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1 |
1 |
Less
Wire Make up -200$ plus correct burned wire looms per Mike 12/16 |
(200.00) |
(200.00) |
x |
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Install Engine On Test Stand (As Listed) |
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1 |
1 |
Install
Customer Engine On Test Stand |
445.00
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445.00
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x |
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This
Includes Installing Starter And Other Parts Required To Test Engine. |
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Our
Gauges, Hoses, Fuel Lines, Test Stand Radiator Hoses |
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(Final
Hose Connections will Be Required When You Install In Chassis) |
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Test Run Engine And Perform Required Operations (As Listed) |
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1 |
1 |
Test
Run Engine, Run Timing, Tune Carbs or Carbs, Re Adjust Valves |
550.00
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550.00
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1500-2000
RPM's Minimum 30 Minutes (Usually 2 Hours) |
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Note:
Testing can require more small parts not quoted |
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Note:
Final Radiator Hoses Will Be Required When Installed In Chassis |
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Includes
Removing Engine From Stand |
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Includes
Checking Oil Filter Internal Condition |
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Special
Built Engine Crate/Stand For Shipments Are Available |
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Total Labor Required As Listed Above |
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5,302.50
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