I'm wondering if we're getting the full story. I'd like to hear both sides. How long did the engine sit after the build before the first start? If there was a measure of time between the build and start up was it stored inside a climate controlled building? Were the machined surfaces coated with oil for the storage? I make these points because most engine builders would likely assume, unless told differently, that the engine would be installed and started almost immediately. If it sat in a garage under a tarp for several months (weeks or even days in certain climates) without proper prep for that storage I can easily see rust on machined surfaces. Plus I've never seen an engine builder check a carb float or even fiddle with a fuel pump. That stuff is usually removed before the builder sees the engine. You've all heard about stories that are too good to be true. This one almost sounds too bad to be totally true. As I said let's hear the other side of the story before throwing too many stones. If the OP will PM me his contact info (at least a name) I'll contact the company for their side of the story. They are 50 miles North of me. I doubt they'd be in business if they put out that type of work.

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