Hi Andy,
Nothing is written in stone yet, so I will give Norm's a call tomorrow! Thank
you.
Seven has the best rates and most experience of the 4 shops I've talked to so
far, but Norm's was not on my list. Local would be better. UPS quoted $92 to
ship my engine, crank and rods up to Seven, so that adds to the bottom line.
Seven's experience and reputation is worth something to me, but Norm's could
win me over if the price is right. It sounds like he has A series
experience.
Regards,
Craig
> From: andypreston@sbcglobal.net
> To: nobbc@autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:49:51 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Machine shop
>
> Hi Craig, I was going to recommend Norm's auto machine shop in Petaluma.
He
> is very familiar with A and B series engines and has done all the machine
> work on my MGA Coupe and B GT. Very good work, reasonable and also local.
> Check him out before you ship 100# to Auburn, although Seven Enterprises
are
> renowned for mini engines.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of cmurphy68@hotmail.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:39 PM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Machine shop
>
> Thanks for the replies. I spoke to jerry at JNW and got a quote for the
> work, and also at Seven Enterprises in Auburn. Seven had a lower quote,
> even accounting for shipping both ways (over 100# with block, crank for
> sizing, pistons and rods). Jack at Seven said they can usually avoid
having
> to hone the crank saddles and caps but would check them for free with the
> other work being done. Also included surfacing the block, which I didn't
ask
> JNW to quote, but it could use it. Since Seven is a Mini specialist, it
> seems like an easy decision. Good to know about JNW for future local
> machining needs though!
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gtwincams@gmail.com
> Sender: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:36:13
> To: North Bay British Car Club<nobbc@autox.team.net>
> Reply-To: North Bay British Car Club <nobbc@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Machine shop
>
> Craig,
> I have used JNW engine on Piner with good success for Lotus projects. I
also
> held a tech session at Jerry's shop for club members, who got a good
> introduction to his work and capabilities. I know of two other members who
> have used his services since the tech session.
> All of your needs are well within his abilities. Cost is reasonable but not
> cut-rate. Tell him Greg Tatarian with the Lotus twincams, and from the
> NOBBC, sent you.
> Greg
> ------Original Message------
> From: craig murphy
> Sender: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> ReplyTo: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: [Nobbc] Machine shop
> Sent: Feb 16, 2011 8:02 PM
>
> Hello,
> I'm looking for a recommendation of a good, reasonably priced machine shop
> or
> retired machinist working out of his garage for some engine work for my '65
> Mini Cooper S. I need to have the main journals line-honed as well as the
> rod
> journals honed, new cam shaft bearings pressed in and possibly a light
> resurfacing of the block.
> Thanks in advance!
> Craig Murphy1965 Morris Cooper S
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