I've come here several times to get an engine block magnafluxed and checked for defects. Kenny, the shop foreman, is extremely knowledgeable. At the time, I had called around to half a dozen other machine shops in SA. One other shop seemed very knowledgeable about my block, from a Ford 9N tractor, but turnaround was 1-2 months. Kenny said about 5-7 business days; I was told work was done in 4.
I ended up having to buy a second block elsewhere, because my original block had many problems beyond repair. Kenny didn't charge me for removing the cylinder sleeves and valve seats on this one. I brought my second block in, and although they were short staffed for most of the month, I got my block back in about 3.5 weeks - cleaned, valves installed, rods and heads ready to go.
The other machinist I've spoken with is Dennis. He's also very knowledgeable, and each of these gentlemen have about 20-30+ years of experience working in a machine shop. Next time I overhaul an engine, I'm bringing it back here. read more