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Engine Master Rebuild Kits

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Anyone have a good source for master rebuild kits? Are some better than others? Are the Chinese kits worse than the American kits etc.? Price is a concern as well.
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Subscribed as I need to know the same thing. The waggy needs cam bearings...

I don't think I would go chinese...

Maybe one from the local Napa?
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I bought mine from Promar on EBay. Name brand parts and super price!
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I have never rebuilt an AMC engine, but I have used Napa kits in the past (not recently however). They have always worked out fine without any issues. But I have no clue if their Ford and GM rebuild kits match their AMC kits.
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My machinist is the guy I get my kits from. He knows where to get the good ones. But then again Ive worked with him for over 10 years.
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Thanks for the info so far. I looked on the Napa website and didn't see a kit but I am sure if I went into a store they could probably find it.

Blake, I found this ad locally but not sure what I would be getting.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ptd/3192173988.html
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srobertsfsj wrote:Thanks for the info so far. I looked on the Napa website and didn't see a kit but I am sure if I went into a store they could probably find it.

Blake, I found this ad locally but not sure what I would be getting.

http://denver.craigslist.org/ptd/3192173988.html
Ad doesn't say what sized bearings or what not. Are bearings sizes something you can order when you buy the kit? Inquiring minds want to know....
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