All I want is for Mr. Edwards to be enjoying his car. That being said, you don't buy something from Home Depot, have an issue and take it to Lowes to have it fixed and send Home Depot the bill. Obviously We are under a micro scope and it is in our best interest to bring this situation to a speedy conclusion. For the record: I, Michael Ware, owner of Muscle Motors will bring the engine back here, replace the bent valve, verify and adjust guide clearance if necessary.
I suspect that the lifters may have excessive clearance causieng the low oil pressure at idle. We will completely disassemble the engine and using a BHJ fixture install lifter bushings and hone for correct sizing again no charge. Mr Edwards also wanted a different type of retainer, We will change those at no cost to Mr Edwards. We will then have the engine shipped back to Mr Edwards and we will absorb the shipping charges. I believe this a fair and amicable offer.
UPDATE...MM recieved engine early July and as of Oct 14th still have it . So much for a speedy conclusion...
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! This is just a plan crazy amount of of time for an issue someone wants to get off the books. This may be apples to oranges in comparison but went I build a 8-9 second drag race engine my local machine shop has the block for 7-10 days max (sometimes quicker) and it takes me approximately 3 days to check all clearances, file fit rings, degree in the cam, assemble the short block, and set up the heads and finish the block. And I'm a one man shop doing it for enjoyment. Get the man his engine back as this is really making you and your business look BAD.
