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Mount Vernon, WA | My local machine shop uses thick wall sleeves and then bores them back to standard size. The reason we don't use the thin wall sleeves is because they can distort after being pressed in place. The thin wall sleeves are designed to be at the finished size once pressed in place, whereas the thick wall sleeves are designed to be finish bored after installation. Call Tim at 360-336-9722 if you want info on the thick wall sleeves.
Other than the sleeve issue, pay REALLY close attention to the oil pump, more specifically the relief valve and the idler gear. If either need attention, replace the pump. I would order the smaller pump for a TW5, as the original pumps are way too big, which is why the relief valves gave trouble in the first place.
As for reman vs rebuilding it yourself, that would depend of course on the condition of your existing parts. The OEM pistons were pretty tough, and it is entirely possible that they could be reused. The cam and lifters would need to be checked closely as well. If the majority of the internals are still in good shape, you would be money ahead to rebuild it yourself. | |
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Reman, rebuilt, overhaul...Ford 401
