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Fastjeff57
09-23-2019, 03:35 PM
Anyone near the Chesapeake Bay/ Easton/ Baltimore area know of a good closed end block boring outfit? I need to get an old Merc triple bored out.

Thanks,

Jeff

zul8tr
09-24-2019, 02:58 AM
Jeff

What are the accurate measurements for bore out of round and taper of your block?

Depending on your budget and willing to ship the block there is a machine shop here in Orlando that does blind bore outboards and receives work from from local marinas and out of state. I have had my blind bore work done there with excellent results. Just tell him what final bore and hone dimension you want based on piston you will use. Owner Don has all the neat tools and has been doing machining , fabrication, welding, etc. , for 40+ years and is a excellent machinist and has good reviews.

http://precisioncycleinc.com/

In Wisconsin there is Mike Wienandt's shop but you would also have to ship

http://www.wptracing.com/

Contact x engine builder and racer Jerry Wienandt for info on who he recommends for blind bores, probably still have to ship the block

tridentracing@new.rr.com

There are others that can be added.

Fastjeff57
09-24-2019, 04:55 AM
Thanks. I'll keep him on the list. I'll ship a piston to whomever does the work so he/ she can fit it.

Thanks!

Jeff

Aeroliner
09-25-2019, 10:12 AM
Doug Kay in Roseville MI. Another note I will have new D piston by mid October. Std. .020" and .040" oversize. Rings, pin and clips will cost $135.

Alan

Fastjeff57
09-25-2019, 10:26 AM
Found a local guy in Lothian, MD who sounds like he knows what he's doing.

Thanks all!

Jeff

zul8tr
09-26-2019, 05:09 AM
"------sounds like--------"? IMO mighty trusting. Has he done a lot of blind bores?