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[PoolGuy]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the one you've linked to has something to do with the notorious A series spares, but I could be wrong.
 

You're absolutely correct, it's the machine shop offshoot of MCCS Engineering which is run by the son of A-Series Spares Ltd.

[petey81]

So worth a shot? Not far off the price to refurb.

[petey81]

I have used Southern Rebore Services down near Uckfield (not too far from you)01825 733659I found them helpful, good and did a quick turn around.I have also used Bensham Engineering in Croydon and found them to be good.Both have plenty of A Series experience.

Good shout. I have used CCK historic a few times for tune and Dyno work

Edited by petey81, Yesterday, 09:59 AM.

[PoolGuy]

So worth a shot? Not far off the price to refurb.

MCCS? Err, you might want to read this first https://www.theminif...-series-spares/ or this https://www.theminif...e-engine-units/

[cooperd70]

SMMC, all day, every day. Old school machine shop for anything A Series. Very recommended.

SMMC - Southam Mini and Metro Centre

May be out of your way...but have used before and fantastic work and would use again in the future if required.

[petey81]

I have used Bensham Engineering in Croydon a lot in the 80s and 90s, and found them excellent for my race engines, boring skimming etc, even welding up diffs for me when doing PROD A mini grass tracking, though no doubt their personnel has changed over the years. I used a guy there called Andy mainly

It looks like bensham dissolved in 2020

[MiniMadRacer]

Thats a shame, but a lot of engineering shops have gone to the wall. i am no expert at all on Fords, I am told you cannot even get shells or re grind a crank for Mondeos etc

[petey81]

I have a price from southern rebore services at £647 without new valves.

[Spider]

I usually do my own heads, but if I get busy I'll send them out to my trusted machine shop.

 

I had them do a head about a year back - Chemical Clean, Crack Test, R & R Valve Guides, Fit hardened Exhaust Seats, Hone the new Guides, Clean up the Deck, Cut the Seats and remove 2 x broken Studs. That was $420 AUD which is about 220 GBP. I supplied all parts.

[68+86auto]

My last one was close to $1000 AUD but they supplied all parts and did everything. It probably didn't help that I needed it done quickly so they did it in about a week.

Edited by 68+86auto, Today, 12:43 AM.