Block Measuring & Inspection
Know what the core is worth before you spend on it.
Bores, decks and journals measured and recorded so you can decide whether to build this block or find another.
Request a QuotePlenty of engines are bought as "good runners" and turn out to be a boat anchor. An inspection is the cheapest hour you can spend on a build: measure everything first, then decide.
We check bores for wear and ovality, the deck for flatness, journals and main tunnel for size, and look for the cracks that show up in the usual places on these blocks.
You get the figures written down, with a straight answer on what the block needs, what it would cost to get there, and whether we would build it ourselves or look for a better core.
What the job includes
- Bore wear, ovality and taper measured
- Deck flatness checked
- Journal and main tunnel sizes recorded
- Visual crack inspection of the known trouble spots
- Written figures and a go / no-go recommendation
What we need from you
- The block, ideally stripped
- What you intend to build and the power you are after
- Anything you already know about its history
From the shop floor
Also on the bench
Other services
Engine Rebuilds
Cylinder Boring & Resurfacing
Boring to oversize and deck resurfacing for blocks that are past a straightforward refresh.
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Cylinder Honing
Bores honed to the correct finish for your ring package, so the engine seats properly and holds compression.
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Full Engine Rebuild
Engines completely stripped, measured, machined as needed and reassembled to torque spec.
Read moreGot a part to make or an engine to build?
Send the details — a drawing, a scan, a worn original, or the engine code and what you want out of it — and we will come back with scope, price and the next free slot. No obligation, no upsell.