The price being quoted for rebuilding is about on par for today’s machine shops. Way overpriced for a “Unknown Quality”, used, rebuilt engine. You should be able to pick up a running 235 for less than $1000 that you can do compression tests on before you buy it. JMO🛠

Martin
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