In the 1960’s there were 4 automotive machine
shops in the city where I lived at that time. One
was owned by a good friend. He employed 4
people. As time went on he didn’t have enough
work to make a living just for himself. No body
fixes anything anymore. Now there is only one.
Also a friend I made 55 years ago when he
worked at one of those other automotive
machine shops. He specializes in 50’s & 60’s
Chrysler performance motors. I suspect he could
sleeve it but I doubt I could talk him into it. Its
what has to be invested for a one time job while
he could be doing more profitable work.
But if I could get him to sleeve it, how would
he match the ports to the sleeve? Exhaust can
usually be accessed from the outside but what
about the intake? Cutting them in before inserting
the sleeve creates another set of challenges. That
one question I would be asking someone willing
to do it.
Tubs
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.