All internal parts are either remanufactured or replaced. No new exotic parts
go in - all are OEM, although they may put in an alternate cam or such if you
provide it, although I have not asked. Distributor, carb, etc. are reused, and
if they have a problem, they charge extra - the base price assumes that all
engine components external to the block are reusable as-is. I doubt that the
stock price would plug the exhause crossover, since that is a stock design item,
but they may do it - you would have to ask.
I suggest you call - they have an 800 number, (but, once again, I don't have
it handy, but 800 directory assistance should have it for you. The address
is on McKenzie St. in Lewisville TX.) and talk to Larry - he is the one that
I discussed this with when I was setting up the work on my truck.
- - Tim
> Tim,
> What parts are included in the long block rebuild? The most inexpensive
> that I have been able to price out with me doing all the assembly work
> is about 1700 dollars. That included turning the crank and align hone,
> rebushing and resizing the rods, new pistons and rings balancing the
> assembly. cleaning the block, boring having the heads surfaced, RV cam
> shaft, roller tip rockers and a complete valve job using the Olds harden
> valve seats if necessary, welding up the exhaust crossover, gasket set
> and various misc. parts and extra machine work. $2850 from the guy in
> New Mexico is a average price to do the engine right. You can pay more
> from Mondello or Winterfeldt but those are bullet proof motors for the
> most part.
> --
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLakers
> 77 Eleganza II
> Michigan
>
> >
> > Are they doing anything exotic, or as an upgrade to the engine, or just a
> > stock rebuild? I have a shop here in Texas that quoted me $850.00 (thats
> > eight hundred fifty, no typo there) to do a full long-block rebuild on the
> > Olds 455 as implemented in the GMC (they are familiar with the GMC, and
> > have done several, so I think that this quote is valid.) This is the machine
> > work - much as for the shop you mention, you still have to pull it and get it
> > to them. I have not done my GMC yet, but they just did my Toyota pickup, and
> > the work appears to be first rate. It is Andersons Machine Shop in Lewisville,
> > Texas. I don't have the number handy at the moment, but I beleive that they
> > have an 800 number, and hence 800 directory assistance should get you the info.
> >
> > If anyone wants more info, let me know, and I will dig it up.
> >
> > - Tim
> >
> > > A fellow by the name of Jim Statkus, in Albuq, will do a great job for
> > > about 2850 if you send him the motor. Call him at 505-765-1614. He did
> > > mine and I am very happy. Winterfeld is outside of Boulder, Number
> > > 303-530-4995. He actually has rig and will come to your site and within 6
> > > hours install a new engine. He has it all worked out.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps.
> > > al
> > >
> > >
> > > > I've been trying to find information on engine/tranny rebuilds .
> > > > I've heard of a place called Winterfeldts but can't locate a web site to
> > > > find out more info.
> > > > Any one know of other rebuilds, or web sites, and what is offered in
> > > > customizing options?
> > > > Currently my '73 455 is getting 10mpg and however at 106,000 it
> > > > uses 1qt. oil every 500 miles.
> > > > I would like to do a rebuild eliminating unseen "on the road"
> > > > problems with a 106,000 mile motor AND reduce/eliminate oil consumption.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any help.
> > > > Jerry & Meri, Sandy, OR.
> > >
> > >
> >
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> > Tim Dawson (tadawson) Owner/Engineer
> > TPC Services Bellnet: (972)-221-7385
> > Lewisville, Texas 75067 FAXnet: (972)-221-0393
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