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kawdude:
That's the same work that I just got done doing.  It's amazing how much that stuff costs.  I'm concerned what he's gonna charge me for the welding.  I expected to pay around 400 but with the welding and new valves...god only knows what the bill will be.  My only concern is he did all this without asking what I wanted to.  Granted I would have said yes but still...

Do happen to know if welding on the cylinder effects it in any way?

I'm keeping my fingers crossed on JB weld.  The crack is under the crank so very little ever leaks out.  I looked inside the crank well when it was apart and didn't see anything.  Hopefully all this work won't be for naught.

gowen:
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, aside from that, the welding seems to have held up great! I check my cylinder and lower welding and it has held up great! You would not have even known it was welded if you did not know what to look for.

gowen:
Btw, try calling him and ask him about the price, I annoyed the hell out of him asking, but a job that was suppose to be around $700 and knowing it would jack up, I feel the right to ask. :-) Still happy with his work and worth it. Please don't get me wrong.

Thanks

kawdude:
That's a good point.  I think I'll be giving him a call.

kawdude:
I placed a call to FM and was told that the top should be in my hands by Friday.  Cool!  Now for some questions...

1.  Ring gap- is this done by FM or do I need to do it.  What is the spec?
2.  Break in Oil- I just purchased 2 quarts of Super-M but I'm hearing that you should NOT use a semi-syn for this period...comments?

Thanks everyone for your patience.

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