Machine shop just called and I had them check the align bore..well its one-thousands off on the loose/high side. This is for the 12-6 o'clock position...the 3-9 o'clock specs are within tolerance. To make it perfect they indicated that they can align hone it for $155 or I could get by on what I have.

I need some opinions on this as I am on a budget here like everyone else.

What does everyone suggest. Told the shop I would call them back after I thought about it.

This motor is going to be a daily driver and I need it to last a couple of years.

Thanks for any help!
Mike

 

.001" is kind of alot of egg. Considering that you want the clearance to be around .0015 - .0020". I'd get it done if it was mine.

$155 is also kind of alot. If they're doing a bunch of other work at the same time, cylinder boring and whatever for example, it should be less.... $75-100 is more typical.