Thanks for the second response Moper but I gotta say, I understood your point the first time. We just happen to disagree. I didn't do anything wrong. I had to look out for the guy who spent all the money.......me. Lol.
I have a very busy job. I work freelance and if I screw something up, I probably don't get a second call. Due to my schedule, I had this builder(who I have used before and have a good relationship with) build the engine. Even when I was getting delayed again and again, we always were civil and friendly with one another.
Also, I completely understand that you think I broke the agreement by not giving him a chance to fix it. Let me give you a list of reasons why:
1. When I brought him the last batch of parts, including paint, he said my timing was good because he was about to paint it orange. I had turquoise paint with me. He never asked me what color.
2. When I arrived to pick up the engine, the balancer and oiled pump weren't installed.
3. Gives me a story about the "tight" distributor bushing. I take the motor without giving him any grief.
4. Next day I discover the old bushing still lodged in the bore.
5. I spend over an hour troubleshooting th oil pressure issue. No galley plug installed.
6. No oil slinger installed.
I paid a good amount for just the ASSEMBLY of this engine and didn't feel I got what I paid for. That's all.
And, believe it or not, I'm rooting for the guy. He's a good guy. I just happen to think it's the right thing to do to give me a little something back since I didn't receive a fully assembled engine. That is what we agreed on and what I paid for. Not to mention the multiple mistakes that were made.
Also, my friend who was helping me reminded me that he'd probably rather give me a little cash back than deal with a motor that had been run without oil to the top of the engine.
So, while I appreciate hearing your opinion, we will just have to agree to disagree.
If he doesn't give me a dime, that is fine. I will look for another shop.
If he wants to give me a little something back, I'll still willing to work with him. The machine work looked great and the engine has run perfectly the two times I've run it so far.
I COMPLETELY understand that I decided to open up the engine and I will deal with whatever the engine builder decides to do. I just feel that whether I get a dime back or not, I needed to fix these things myself. It was the best decision for me at the time and I still feel the same way.
I'll keep you guys posted as it develops. As long as the thing runs good, I'm fine.
