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Engine case machining

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Can anyone point me in the right direction to get my mag engine case machined,refaced,timeserted ect?Southwest way would be ideal as I’m in Devon,Amy help would be appreciated thanks
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Neil Bainbridge oxford way.
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Crispin may know some one,at oaktree.
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I took my magnesium case to Canford Classics (Winterborne Kingston - Dorset) back in 2015 - not too far away from you.
At the time I was happy with the work and all reasonably priced.
Not sure what services they currently offer but I had the following work done to the case alone.

Supply and fit case savers to crankcase
Helicoil x 5 on crankcase
Crankcase Line honing
Head spigots refaced
Oil bypass mod

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Also took my 1970 case to Cranford Classics (I live in East Devon so not far). Had it shuffled pinned, case savers, piston squirters and oil bypass mod. This was a few years ago. Case savers are the preferred way instead of time serts.
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I emailed Canford classics as they had done my cylinder heads and cam housings but they said they are no longer doing any case machining for the foreseeable future which is a real shame to be honest so I’m just looking for another company who do great work
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Probably too far for you but Sam at Greatworth Classics does exemplary case machining work.
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I’m open to all options now,about 4 hours away so not too bad,may give Greatworth a shout,thanks
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I used that company for my case/head/rod machining when it was Paul Walker Engineering and the outcome was spot on.
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It was in 2015 though…
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Whoever you choose, ask if they machine in-house or send it out. You’ll only pay an additional markup if its sent out.

A lot of the big names and some mentioned send them out. I expect Neil Bainbridge do a lot of outsourced engine work, so I’d call Rob there.


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Which one is Rob?
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samcro wrote:Which one is Rob?
Call bsmotorsport (neil bainbridge) and I’m sure Rob will answer. If not ask for him and he should be able to help.
Like I said, they do a lot of engine work for the various resto shops.


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shite them an email earlier so will see what they say🙏🏻👍
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Damn phone ,shot not shite🤦‍♂️😂
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