I've decided to hold off getting my Ford 427 repaired, store the boat until
early spring, then pull it out and have the engine rebuilt in time for next
season.

I was hoping some of you could share some experiences with getting an
inboard rebuilt. The guy's quoting me $3100, although I don't know enough
to ask the right questions. I was made a bit nervous when he commented it
couldn't be a 427, since Ford never built one. From experiences with other
vendors, they're always quick to comment on the history of the motor,
pointing out its significance. I know it's somewhat rare, and parts can be
an issue. How can this guy be quoting me if he doesn't know about parts
availability and costs?

Where's the best place to go for a rebuild? Does it need to be a marina, or
would a good auto rebuilder do? How easy is it to get an apples-to-apples
comparison when getting quotes from different shops?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

If he does not know that Ford built a 427, I would look elsewhere. You
might look at what Jasper Engines wants for a long block exchange.
Bill

"Douglas St. Clair" wrote in message
. ..
I've decided to hold off getting my Ford 427 repaired, store the boat
until
early spring, then pull it out and have the engine rebuilt in time for
next
season.

I was hoping some of you could share some experiences with getting an
inboard rebuilt. The guy's quoting me $3100, although I don't know enough
to ask the right questions. I was made a bit nervous when he commented it
couldn't be a 427, since Ford never built one. From experiences with
other
vendors, they're always quick to comment on the history of the motor,
pointing out its significance. I know it's somewhat rare, and parts can
be
an issue. How can this guy be quoting me if he doesn't know about parts
availability and costs?

Where's the best place to go for a rebuild? Does it need to be a marina,
or
would a good auto rebuilder do? How easy is it to get an apples-to-apples
comparison when getting quotes from different shops?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

"Douglas St. Clair" wrote in message ...
I've decided to hold off getting my Ford 427 repaired, store the boat until
early spring, then pull it out and have the engine rebuilt in time for next
season.

I was hoping some of you could share some experiences with getting an
inboard rebuilt. The guy's quoting me $3100, although I don't know enough
to ask the right questions. I was made a bit nervous when he commented it
couldn't be a 427, since Ford never built one. From experiences with other
vendors, they're always quick to comment on the history of the motor,
pointing out its significance. I know it's somewhat rare, and parts can be
an issue. How can this guy be quoting me if he doesn't know about parts
availability and costs?

Where's the best place to go for a rebuild? Does it need to be a marina, or
would a good auto rebuilder do? How easy is it to get an apples-to-apples
comparison when getting quotes from different shops?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I don't know much about the engine or prices, but I do know springtime
is a real busy time of year to have a boat worked on. In Jan or Feb,
work might be slow and you could get a discount.

If you don't mind - what's the engine and what costs are you expecting?

Thanks


"WaIIy" wrote in message
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On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 19:54:30 GMT, "Douglas St. Clair"
wrote:

I've decided to hold off getting my Ford 427 repaired, store the boat
until
early spring, then pull it out and have the engine rebuilt in time for
next
season.

I was hoping some of you could share some experiences with getting an
inboard rebuilt. The guy's quoting me $3100, although I don't know
enough
to ask the right questions. I was made a bit nervous when he commented
it
couldn't be a 427, since Ford never built one. From experiences with
other
vendors, they're always quick to comment on the history of the motor,
pointing out its significance. I know it's somewhat rare, and parts can
be
an issue. How can this guy be quoting me if he doesn't know about parts
availability and costs?

Where's the best place to go for a rebuild? Does it need to be a marina,
or
would a good auto rebuilder do? How easy is it to get an
apples-to-apples
comparison when getting quotes from different shops?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!


I'm having an engine rebuilt right now. My marina is handleing the
whole thing because if there is a problem with the engine, I don't pay
to have it removed again and fixed.

I spoke with a lot of mechanics and they told me to rebuild my existing
engine and that's what I'm doing. They have all winter to rebuild
(engine shop) and it will be installed in the spring.

I was concerned about the place doing the actual rebuilding, so I went
over for a visit and was very impressed. They do a lot of engines and
some marine engines, so I'm not too worried.

My marina took off all the marine stuff and sent what was left over to
the engine rebuilder.

Many a Chris Crafts from the 60's were powered with Ford 427/300hp
engines.
Like Bill said, if the so called mechanic doesn't know then find someone
who does,
You might want to clue him in on the 428's and 429's Ford made too,
Try a google "chris craft ford 427" UD