What Should I Expect From A Engine Machinist/Builder?

[Jahloha]

Team:

I have been thinking a lot about a rebuild or crate engine...simply put, both are great options in my opinion. But before I make my final decision, I am going to take the numbers matching engine components to a machinist/builder to talk through a possible rebuild.

This will be my first time doing a rebuild and I want to make sure I am at least clear on what things I should expect a machinist to do and any other things you feel any capable machinist/builder would offer in his services.

I know a lot of us on our forum have worked in the industry and can sniff out an incompetent machinist/builder in a heart beat; thats the knowledge I would like to gain from you all.

Mahalo!