[Bob McNeill]

Scott, recently had a 216 rebuilt and Parry,s in Sydney did the job. remetalled the rods, fitted semi finished Main Brgs [supplied by Ross Prince ] and tunnel bored to suit 0.020 grind on shaft, bored and sleeved as required to 0.020 to suit my supplied cast pistons [ flat top ] shimmed rods and mains to original specs [ 3 shims each side ] Balanced. cost $6,000. Reason for going back to original was, previous engine lasted 16 MILES following rebuild by reputable firm. problem con rods machined off centre and different lengths [ by 1/8" ] not tunnel bored forced crankshaft to flex, then we found shaft they fitted was not for that year model. They no longer trade and we never found original shaft. only the block and pistons are recoverable. $3,600 wasted