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    Hey guys. wondering if anyone knows of a VERY reputable machine shop , I wanna get one that sumone uses all the time and never had a prob with a block. Dont wanna do it twice. My guy just to busy any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Need be experienced in porting (match porting) sleeve ect. Closer to TN the better but if not no big deal

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    Chris Carson Marine
    Thank You Leon Pugh

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    ^^^^^^^yep him to
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    Thanks for replies. Carson is swamped , jay sends his to Louisiana. Any other suggestions?

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    Might try Paul Nichols @ Nichols Outboard in Soddy Daisy/Chattanooga.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merc2.4 View Post
    Hey guys. wondering if anyone knows of a VERY reputable machine shop , I wanna get one that sumone uses all the time and never had a prob with a block. Dont wanna do it twice. My guy just to busy any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Need be experienced in porting (match porting) sleeve ect. Closer to TN the better but if not no big deal
    what do you want done?,a simple sleeve and matching is not a problem,no time for full porting jobs for a while,Chris

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    Ya it would b a 260 port match with balancing , a sleeve. But it could be 1st of the yr b4 I'm ready and finish getting all parts together