In this case I've dealt with the same machine shop for nearly 20 years with absolutely no problems so I didn't anticipate any this time. I do the teardown and rebuilding, all they do is the needed machine work to the engine parts I take to them. Even though they don't do the rebuild itse;f I've always let them get the basic gasket kits, bearings, pistons and liners, etc for me. This is a service they have always provided for all their customers and it works out great. One they know exactly what they did to the block, crank, etc so when they order parts they get .010 bearings if needed, they get the right liners for the block to go with whatever work they did, etc, etc. Basically it keeps me from having to go behind them and spend time making measurements to insure sure I get parts that fit exactly what they did. Too by buying like they do they can get quality parts from Clevite or whoever in suffient quantity to get discounts that they can pass on to the customer and still put on some markup and make a dollar for themselves off parts too.
Basically the whole situation has always been a mutually beneficial situation for all parties involved...until this time......
As far as 'firing' them or whatever about my only choice there is to simply not take then anything I don't have to. They are the only game in town for many, many miles around that can do a complete engine from the block work, to the head work, to grinding the crank, etc, etc There are numerous 'auto' machine shops around that can handle auto engines but when it comes to the industrial/construction stuff these guys are it. The closest place I know that does anything close to what these guys do is about 2 hours away and even then their 'capacity' is limited to say ain inline 6 cylinder out of a semi. In my case I don't get that many BIG engines but over the years Dad and I have done a couple of Murphy diesels as well as the engine out of a D9G. Either of those engines is way to big for anybody but my current shop to handle. In other words I can get upset about the deal and express some discust with the situation but I can't light any fires and burn any bridges without the potential of hurting myself in the future......This makes things REALLY frustrating as you might imagine.........Thankfully instead of a brick wall I've got you guys to rant to and 'bang my head against' instead of having to use a brick wall. Thankfully just venting like this can actually be a bit cathardic.......
Now I'm just looking for the end of the week and 6 piston and liner kits so I can really get back to work and do things like I am used to doing them, like they should be done, and get this guy up and running........Til then, thanks for the input.........
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