Just a theoretical question... There's a possibility I can get my hands on a perfectly good bare O-320-E2D case and crankshaft. No pistons, no accessories, nothing. I seem to get vague answers on whether or not this can constitute a serviceable core to trade in.
Secondly, since it's a completely bare core, and I know which compression pistons, alternator, starter, EI, etc I want... Could I get Penn Yan or one of the other typical rebuilders to do the necessary inspection to the core and case, mount on pistons, and leave some of the accessory mounting to me?
I'm just trying to think of various ways I might be able to save money off of a normal rebuild by the fact that I know exactly what accessories I want, and the engine being a bare case & shaft.
Thanks!
Secondly, since it's a completely bare core, and I know which compression pistons, alternator, starter, EI, etc I want... Could I get Penn Yan or one of the other typical rebuilders to do the necessary inspection to the core and case, mount on pistons, and leave some of the accessory mounting to me?
I'm just trying to think of various ways I might be able to save money off of a normal rebuild by the fact that I know exactly what accessories I want, and the engine being a bare case & shaft.
Thanks!