1948 dodge custom needing engine rebuild d24 engine

[MACS]

anyone have a good resource for an engine rebuilder for my customers 1948 dodge custom with 230 engine  (d24)  our local machine shop could do it but i wanted to compare with someone who could just send me the rebuilt engine so i wouldnt have to wait so long.  also pricing for a rebuilt 230 would be great for a reference, thanks

 

[knuckleharley]

Maybe your experiences are different than mine,but unless it was a nationally-recognized chain that specializes in engine rebuilds and has a good reputation,I prefer to have it done locally for 2 reasons.

 

1: I like to support local businesses if possible

 

2: If things are not as they are supposed to be,I have found that placing my hands around the evil-doers neck helps to eliminate any confusion  about a refund. When I was younger I was willing to travel hundreds of miles if necessary to discuss matters face to face,but I just don't have that much patience or time anymore.

People have a tendency to tell you anything they need to tell you to get you off the telephone,but that's a lot harder for them to do when you are standing in front of them.

[casper50]

MACS my local shop did my complet 230 rebuild to include everything internal new except for the crank for $1400.  And that's in Alaska.  Everything is more expensive in Alaska and Hawaii.

[MackTheFinger]

@casper50 Did that include disassembly/reassembly? If so, that was a good deal. If not, that was a good deal!! Just a parts kit from Egge is $1,600+

Edited August 18, 2017 by MackTheFinger

[casper50]

I disassembled it, we both reassembled it together.

[OLDMOPAR84]

not for nothing here is ny new york they get about 6000 to do a flathead soupe to nuts. in alaska things are different .

[pflaming]

Eight years ago, short block redo was $3,000.00 here in central California. That was when I purchased a service manual. It's not rocket science, just tend to details. 

[countrytravler]

On 8/18/2017 at 1:02 PM, casper50 said:

MACS my local shop did my complet 230 rebuild to include everything internal new except for the crank for $1400.  And that's in Alaska.  Everything is more expensive in Alaska and Hawaii.

Can you show us the paper work?

[countrytravler]

6 minutes ago, pflaming said:

Eight years ago, short block redo was $3,000.00 here in central California. That was when I purchased a service manual. It's not rocket science, just tend to details. 

Paper work?

[countrytravler]

My partner and I rebuild engines and know prices. Would like to see paper work to compare notes.

Edited August 20, 2017 by countrytravler

[countrytravler]

18 hours ago, OLDMOPAR84 said:

not for nothing here is ny new york they get about 6000 to do a flathead soupe to nuts. in alaska things are different .

Would like to see paper work. Customer in LA CA just spent 15k for a complete rebuild for his 38 Dodge pickup.

[casper50]

I can show you the receipt. But it isn't broken down to price per piece.

[pflaming]

3 hours ago, countrytravler said:

Paper work?

My quotation was verbal, so sorry.  I just do not understand some prices but then I have not seen what was done? If the engine had a cracked crank, if the work called for expensive cam, dual carbs, precision positions and rods, etc, etc, I suppose a rebuild could be very expensive. 

[Frank Elder]

21 hours ago, OLDMOPAR84 said:

not for nothing here is ny new york they get about 6000 to do a flathead soupe to nuts. in alaska things are different .

Your neighbor used to post here quite a lot..just kidding Joel was a good guy he just hasn't visited in 7 years.

http://p15-d24.com/profile/366-joel-torres/

[countrytravler]

6 hours ago, casper50 said:

I can show you the receipt. But it isn't broken down to price per piece.

That would be great.

[countrytravler]

6 hours ago, pflaming said:

Eight years ago, short block redo was $3,000.00 here in central California. That was when I purchased a service manual. It's not rocket science, just tend to details. 

It is rocket science. You would not believe the shabby work that comes through our doors from other machine shops. Just saying. We have shops that grind cranks and they do not clean the oil galleys, that is one little example. Rods installed wrong. Cam bearings installed wrong. Piston ring gaps and side clearance not set to specs. Bores not parallel or decks ground at an angle. I could go on and on. STOP!!

[pflaming]

Dave, I stand corrected. I guess I was assuming people read the manuals. 

Paul. See you at the BBQ, I always look forward to again meeting the Gold-country Bear! 

[countrytravler]

4 hours ago, pflaming said:

Dave, I stand corrected. I guess I was assuming people read the manuals. 

Paul. See you at the BBQ, I always look forward to again meeting the Gold-country Bear! 

Manuals do not tell you how to rebuild.

[knuckleharley]

5 hours ago, countrytravler said:

Manuals do not tell you how to rebuild.

Sure they do. Or at least some of them do. The Motors Auto Repair Manual,for one.

[Merle Coggins]

This was my machine shop bill 11 years ago. I did the assembly myself and it's still running strong to this day, although this wasn't my first engine build. Just pay attention to the details, and observe cleanliness during the assembly. 

[40plyguy]

Merle. I'll tell you Dave will probably do that again for abt the same amt. I paid $40 for head milling and $85 for crank grinding from him recently.

[Merle Coggins]

1 hour ago, 40plyguy said:

Merle. I'll tell you Dave will probably do that again for abt the same amt. I paid $40 for head milling and $85 for crank grinding from him recently.

Didn't you tell me he's retired, or semi-retired now? Loosing another good shop for old engines.

[40plyguy]

He is retired but still does engine work. He's done several of these flatheads recently.