Best day ever

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  1. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I went down to pick up my motor today. Bored .030 over. total re-build.
    The guys gave me a Discount from $1150 to $1000. I didn't even ask. Then i went to O-reilly's to get a new Harm balancer. Again the guy there gave me a 20% discount. It was my day. The motor is now on an engine stand and awaiting the water pump and misc brackets etc.. Also tounch up painting.
    Can you tell, I AM excited.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    lets see them
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    Congratulations, sounds like a excellent day.
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Wait, you had a motor rebuilt and .030 over, and you are going to slap on a cheap O'Reilly balancer???

    Professional Products has a great balancer for your new engine. Their "Powerforce" series, model number 80007. I only paid $60 for it.
     
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    Sounds like you're on a good roll man----------have fun!
     
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    I can tell your just a little excited :yahoo: Bob. That's awesome! Congrats.
     
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    Let the good deals roll!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Way to go Bob. :thumbs2:
     
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    I would say the Balancer from o'reillys is any bit as good or better than a Prefessional Products balancer. maybe even higher quality as it needs to meet oem specifications.
     
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    Professional Products and high-end dampners have to meet SFI standards, not just OEM.

    I wouldn't trust an OEM or O'Reilly over 5500 rpms.

    But, hey, that can be added later. At least you got yours at a good discounted rate, and the engine is ready to install. :thumbs2:

    I don't want to "dampen" your thrilling day with arguments about which part is better!
     
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  11. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    Thanks guys. I'll get pics today
    The last pic is the guy putting the engine together
     

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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Nice! Can't wait to get started on mine...
     
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