Looking for good garage in Cleveland area ... do it myself?

[cfmustang]

I think I am going to end up buying a FSPP 264/274 110* cam, lifters, dual timing chain set and balancer. Unfortunatly, I do not feel confident enough to tackle this myself.

So, I'm looking for a good garage that someone has used before and trusts to get some quotes.

The last garage I used to totally rebuild the engine made so many Mickey Mouse mistakes that I spent weeks fixing things like adjusting valves that were totally misadjusted, reconnected vacuum lines, etc.

I don't want to have to go through that again...

 

[dynodon]

Try and find a copy of the latest Crusin times and call one of the garages that advertise in it. They all have been in business for years.

 

[JOHN G]

I'd be more than happy to assist in your endeavors!

 

[cfmustang]

I've actually been reconsidering that.

I pulled out the Chilton's guide and looked at all that is involved and maybe it isn't as bad as I thought. I looks like:

1. Pull the carb and associated tubes (vac lines, fuel lines, etc) - have done before.

2. Pull the radiator - have done before

3. Pull the grill - have not done before, but it is just some screws

4. Remove fan and pully - have done before

5. Remove damper - not done before. I think I have a puller from my Dad's set of tools

6. Remove the head - not done before

7. Remove Lifters - not done before

8. Remove front cover - not done before

9. Remove timing set - not done before

10. Remove cam - not done before

Am I missing any steps? Honestly, it doesnt sound too bad, but I would prefer to have someone around who has done it before just in case.

 

[cfmustang]

The crisis is averted.

http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=243653#243653

However, I still plan on swapping the cam. It is just that I can wait now till later this Summer to get some more money and take my time.

I will still appreciate any ideas and may still take you up on your offer John.