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RE: Engine ready for machine shop

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Subject: RE: Engine ready for machine shop
From: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@attbi.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 19:52:43 -0700
You can Magnaflux anything ferrous. For aluminum there is a process called Zyglo
that does the same thing (checks for cracks).

Dimensions are available at:
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/U20specs.asp

If you want to be thorough, have them check the valve springs for proper
stiffness, too.

Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Hogan
> Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 5:34 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Engine ready for machine shop
>
>
> With a little nudge from a fellow enthusiast and some really nice weather
> (finally), I have managed to completely disassemble the engine of my
> 2000.  I plan to ship my head out to one of the California experts,
> however, my next step, is to take all the block's bits to a machine shop
> .  I've never used a machine shop before so I'm a bit ignorant of what goes
> on.  Any recommendations on how to find a good machine shop?  I don't mind
> driving the parts to anywhere in the southeast (I live in Tallahassee, FL)
> if someone knows a great machine shop (I have a new car and really love to
> drive the thing).
>
> When I find a good shop, this is my list as to what I will ask them to do:
>
> 1)  Magnaflux all the parts.  I assume you can magnaflux just about anything.
> 2)  Check all dimensions (cylinders, block, jackshaft, crankshaft, etc.)  I
> will provide them the dimensions (will have to dig them up)
> 3)  Repair any problems with the dimensions (bore, hone, plane)
> 4)  Balance crankshaft, pistons and rods, jackshaft
>
> Anything else I should consider?  Again, I'm a newb at this.  Thanks for
> any help.
>
> John
>
>
>
> John Hogan
> 1967.5 Datsun 2000 "Solex" SRL311-141
> 2003 Nissan 350Z xxxxx1351
> www.madgrizzle.com
> www.myformulas.com

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