7.3 REBUILD IN SAN DIEGO

[Uncle Mater]

HI GUYS.

I have not been on this forum for quite a while. I am in the beginning process of rebuilding my 7.3 idi an wanted to know if anyone knows of a good shop that somewhat knows these engines so I can have everything checked, cleaned, honed etc. Also, I am looking into having the major parts of the engine teflon coated. Does anyone also know of a good company that can do the piston skirts, push rods, valves and lifters in Southern California. Any help would be much appreciated.

P.S. What kind of pistons would you folks recommend and where would I start looking. I am getting antsy with not having my idi running.

 

[towcat]

PM "Icanfixall". He's a few hours north of you but has a wealth of hard earned lessons that you don't want to repeat.

 

[Uncle Mater]

Thanks a bunch for the info. I will need to get a hold of him and see what he says.

 

[icanfixall]

Actually I'm "looking" for another machine shop that will do the work I want done on my next buildup. I found a shop in Oceanside or Carlsbad but now I can't remember the name nor find them. They specialized in sleeving as I recall.... Like said... I'm searching now but I will post when I find a shop. Installing sleeves in these motors is something I have to get the way I want it done... I don't want a glued in sleeve. I want a press fit sleeve. Any glue film acts like a heat barrier and wont conduct heat thru to the coolant side of the liner. I plan on taking a tour of Speedomotive in West Covina Ca.

 

[surfib]

I would check out rick's machine shop out in santee/lakeside area. He has done a bunch of IDI rebuilds and stocks parts for them.

 

[Uncle Mater]

Great!!!

Thanks guy's for helping me out. I just do not want to give the block to the wrong folks and cause any more damage.

By the way, if my measurements are right, it currently is stock bored and there is no play in them either nor any damage other than slight glazing. Not bad I think.

 

[David94IDIT]

I know where not to take it. MJM engines in Escondido. Had to take them to small claims and only got half my money back.

 

[funnyman06]

Well i just so happen to used to live in San Diego and know a guy you can talk to. His name is Joe and his shop is in Santee. He has been in the diesel world for many years and in the automotive for even longer. He just opened up his own shop a couple years ago, my moms jeep is there now. I have known Joe for many years and he is really an upfront guy.

NTG Racing
10969 wheatlands ave
Santee, Ca

 

[Uncle Mater]

I actually think that I have seen those guys. They normally have off road trucks over there. Right?

 

[typ4]

Well i just so happen to used to live in San Diego and know a guy you can talk to. His name is Joe and his shop is in Santee. He has been in the diesel world for many years and in the automotive for even longer. He just opened up his own shop a couple years ago, my moms jeep is there now. I have known Joe for many years and he is really an upfront guy.

NTG Racing
10969 wheatlands ave
Santee, Ca

My buddy in poway that is a good mechanic has heard good things about NTG.


Gary, call LA sleeve and see if they do our blocks.

 

[funnyman06]

Yeah they work on a lot of racing trucks and stuff. Joe has his truck set up to chase for the General Tire Baja Ram.