additive in there, but am not expecting a lot. Has anyone rebuilt one of
these four bangers? Doesn't look like anything complicated. I've rebuilt
about half a dozen V-8's in my life, the old 283/327 Chevies. Parts seem to
be available, probably even from NAPA.
Ideas appreciated. I know it will cost a bit, but compared to a new one, it
will be less, and I like this old gal. If the back half checks out, I may
spring for it. Get a new circuit board, too. I'm guessing $500 for full
gasket kit, bearings, carb rebuild. More for machine shop work. That might
be another $500, but I think less unless it needs to be bored, and it
doesn't smoke. Anyone know the real price who did one of these?
Bill's specializes in SA200's and they want $1600. Plus it is in OK City,
OK. I figure half or more of that is labor.
My SA200 is leaking oil from front and rear seals. Will probably put an
additive in there, but am not expecting a lot. Has anyone rebuilt one of
these four bangers? Doesn't look like anything complicated. Steam it,
beadblast with sand and almond hulls. I've rebuilt about half a dozen V-8's
in my life, the old 283/327 Chevies. Parts seem to be available, probably
even from NAPA.
Ideas appreciated. I know it will cost a bit, but compared to a new one, it
will be less, and I like this old gal. If the back half checks out, I may
spring for it. I'm guessing $500. Anyone know the real price?
It's running now, just leaking, so there shouldn't be any big ticket items
for catastrophic failure items. Exhaust doesn't smoke, no oil in radiator
water. Haven't done compression check yet. Maybe have the crank turned and
go with oversized bearings. Do a compression check, and may or may not put
new rings. I figure it's apart, why not. Hone the cylinders and check for
tolerances, break the top ridge. Valve job, and new inserts. Carb rebuild
kit. And put a new muffler on that loud broad. Repaint. Maybe a decal
set, and a new faceplate.
TIA
Steve
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