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10-14-2020, 12:00 AM #1Junior Member
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Looking for Reliable Merc Engine Builder 2.5 200ff (help appreciated) Kentucky
I’m in East Kentucky I have a efi 200 with one burnt hole. Sadly I’m convinced there isn’t a decent mechanic within 300 miles. I’ve been burnt by shade tree and so called merc guru mechanics several times over the last couple years. I would like someone who would warranty and stand behind their work. Someone who at least knows what blind hole boring is. And can throw some simple goodies in the build such as Carson or Boyesen reeds, solid engine mounts and possibly a Brucato acu. Any reputable mechanics in Tennessee? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks God bless.
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10-14-2020, 12:59 AM #2Screaming And Flying!
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James Perry he did not invent blind hole boring but its all he use's he is the machine shop guru of all gurus i used him for along time then i quit rebuilding but there are several people who can give you his number in a pm my phone is in the shop or i would give it to you he is in dunlap, Tenn you will not be sorry
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10-14-2020, 03:44 AM #3Member
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James Perry is the man you need.
I had not heard that he moved to west Tenn.
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10-14-2020, 04:40 AM #4
James is very good. He is also very busy and does this part time , so if u want it done fast, he mite not b able to do that, i do know he's getting ready for the parker enduro ,and its got him covered up with everything else, he just finished 1 for me and has another he hasn't even opened the box up. If your in no rush , then he's the best, there's another feller closer to you also , is it dunn? Sumbody will know. If u need a # let me know
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10-14-2020, 07:28 PM #5Junior Member
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I’m in no hurry to get it done just looking for someone knowledgeable and reliable. If someone has his contact I would greatly appreciate it. Also who is this Dunn fellow? Thanks
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10-14-2020, 10:29 PM #6
James is in Dunlap TN down near Chattanooga. He's got my 2.4 200 block now to install a sleeve on a smoked #6 hole. Straight up guy.
1990 Shadow bass boat w/ 2.4 200 Merc. Totally resto'd boat and love it!
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10-14-2020, 11:16 PM #7Screaming And Flying!
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sorry for the west im not sure what i was thinking i bought a Allison/260 from a guy in west Tenn long ago but that has nothing to do with anything ???
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10-14-2020, 11:32 PM #8Junior Member
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I regrettably had to sell my ole Allison SST that I was restoring due to frustration from dealing with mechanics. Hopefully I can find a reliable builder to take on this 200 this winter.
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10-15-2020, 12:00 AM #9Screaming And Flying!
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james can turn that 200 in to a steel sleeve 260 if you like im running one now on my Bullet it a killa
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10-15-2020, 06:22 AM #10
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10-16-2020, 09:02 AM #11
James is a great guy and knows his stuff hes done some machine work for me before. Its hard to find a good honest mechanic to work on these motors. My dad has done it for years and has showed me a lot over the years. Thats why now I just do everything myself except the machining. Be glad to help out if I can.
1998 SS 2000 94 260ss
Speed cost how fast you want to go
Allison and Merc is there anything else?
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11-19-2020, 12:10 PM #12Junior Member
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Can someone send me James Perry contact number? I’m in mid TN with a 250XL 3.0 that went down.
Thanks in advance
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11-19-2020, 12:37 PM #14Junior Member
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