Head rebuilder in LA/CA
Head rebuilder in LA/CA
atypicalguy
03-11-2015, 04:47 AM #1I want to redo my 617 head with oversized valves and I need a reputable shop in or near LA. Anybody know a good place? Metric will only do stock spec. Thanks.
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DeliveryValve
03-13-2015, 11:04 PM #2Try this outfit. Member MBZ300CD was very happy with his 617 head rebuild (stock of course, but they seem like an outfit who could do more)
http://www.engine-machining.com
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atypicalguy
03-15-2015, 09:43 AM #3Thanks DV. I gave them a call. Seems like a capable place; hopefully they will get back to me sometime this week. I was hoping to pull it this weekend but I am still waiting for the triple hex 12mm long socket to come in for the head bolts.
(03-15-2015, 09:43 AM)atypicalguy Thanks DV. I gave them a call. Seems like a capable place; hopefully they will get back to me sometime this week. I was hoping to pull it this weekend but I am still waiting for the triple hex 12mm long socket to come in for the head bolts.
Let us know what happens and prices for adding oversized valves.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
03-20-2015, 03:21 PM #4(03-15-2015, 09:43 AM)atypicalguy Thanks DV. I gave them a call. Seems like a capable place; hopefully they will get back to me sometime this week. I was hoping to pull it this weekend but I am still waiting for the triple hex 12mm long socket to come in for the head bolts.
Let us know what happens and prices for adding oversized valves.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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atypicalguy
06-08-2015, 04:48 AM #5I ended up going with Mike at Metric. Super proficient and familiar with these heads, no more expensive than anyone else, fast and friendly. Took awhile to find a head good enough to rebuild though; most are cracked.
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Captain America
06-09-2015, 02:28 AM #6Did you oversize the valves or any porting? I am wanting to do both
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
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atypicalguy
06-09-2015, 09:53 AM #7No strictly stock is the only thing metric does. I called a bunch of places about it but didn't have time to chase around. Steeldustmachine on insta gram could probably do a good job with that. In nocal.
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-09-2015, 06:23 PM #8Captain, just do it. JTY likes his, that should be reason enough!
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
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