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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts
Without AC6.50.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Trans As A Unit. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Special Equipment.
With AC7.80.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Trans As A Unit. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Special Equipment.
Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts
Without AC8.50.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Trans As A Unit. Also Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Components & Make Necessary Adjustments. Does Not Includes: Replacement Of Special Equipment.
With AC9.80.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Trans As A Unit. Also Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Components & Make Necessary Adjustments. Does Not Includes: Replacement Of Special Equipment.
Long Block
Without AC10.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Transfer All Necessary Components.
With AC11.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Transfer All Necessary Components.
Short Block
Without AC15.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Transfer All Necessary Components, Remove Carbon & Check Head For Warpage, Grind Or Renew Valves, Guides & Seats, Clean Or Renew Spark Plugs, Make All Necessary Adjustments.
With AC16.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Transfer All Necessary Components, Remove Carbon & Check Head For Warpage, Grind Or Renew Valves, Guides & Seats, Clean Or Renew Spark Plugs, Make All Necessary Adjustments.
Overhaul/Rebuild
Without AC22.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Disassemble, Clean And Inspect All Components, Renew All Bearings, Rings & Other Necessary Parts, Grind Or Renew Valves, Guides & Seats, Clean Or Renew Spark Plugs & Make All Necessary Adjustments.
With AC23.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Disassemble, Clean And Inspect All Components, Renew All Bearings, Rings & Other Necessary Parts, Grind Or Renew Valves, Guides & Seats, Clean Or Renew Spark Plugs & Make All Necessary Adjustments.