I must agree wholeheartedly with Kerry - we got the 413 in the big truck completely overhauled, heads, the works, including new clutch pack, for $2400 total - and it's NOT cheap out here. If you can't find an automotive "car" shop, try checking with the truck guys - these 413 engines are still VERY common in trucks and busses, and you will find the people more down to earth in some cases. Kate Justet Triplett Kate's Custom Gunleather Monroe, Washington Proud mother of a soldier and owner of "Lucille" 1968 Crown Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 10:49:25 -0500 From: Kerry Pinkerton Subject: Re: IML: '59 back to square one Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------050900080607000407070108 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Find a new mechanic and distrust anything this guy tells you. He's a bloodsucking sh--! You can buy ALL the parts and machine work, bore, turn crank, valves, etc for $1500 plus labor all day long. 40 hours of lavor is a gracious plenty. At 40 bucks an hour shop rate (which is higher than most rates) which should cover R&R, you're looking at 3 grand. The guy is trying to rip you off. Get out while you can. Kerryp