[Dave M]

The shop that messed it up is in Hamden, CT. About 1:15 from my house with no traffic. It was a pain going there all the time.


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[ponjohn]

Originally Posted by Dave M

The shop that messed it up is in Hamden, CT. About 1:15 from my house with no traffic. It was a pain going there all the time.


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I use Bill Carlquist in Oakville, CT. Dyno on site.

He now has a block and head machining center.

[sdbob]

I usually take engine completely apart before taking to shop.my labor,time is mine. Take out all plugs.I don't leave them ,freeze plugs,in block as I've seen many years ago hsppen.Then I use rifle brushes and clean as best as I can to get major dirt out.Then inspect bearings.Leave with rods and mains.Then take it to shop.I take apart new oil pump for contamination. Saw a large paper clip yrs ago in one so I make sure. I'm no machinist but I can clean and remove metal flash.Mine have been basic stock type engines.never have broken a stud like yours even bottle neck studs,pulled old press in out.Even in my SD stocker,seen 6400 a few times.I check installed height of springs before fire up.Sorry for your issues I had to redo my first SD engine luckily never fired.Lerned!! $$$$