Labor times on 73 Boattail

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Mentalkase, Mar 22, 2005.

  1. Mentalkase

    Mentalkase Desert Coonass

    I need to get some labor times for a 73 Riv Boattail 455-4

    I need to change the rear main seal and an oil pan gasket.

    None of the books we have at the shop go back that far.

    also,I am going to post pics of it tommorrow,it is for sale.
     
    Mentalkase, Mar 22, 2005
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  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    According to my 1979 Chilton manual..

    Oil pan or gasket renew
    V8 73-76 2.1

    Rear main bearing oil seal, renew
    includes R&R oil pan and rear main bearing cap
    V8 73-76 2.6
     
    CJay, Mar 22, 2005
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  3. Mentalkase

    Mentalkase Desert Coonass

    Thanks,it is appreciated.
     
    Mentalkase, Mar 22, 2005
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  4. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    I would hate to think that is all the time I had to do the job.
     
    flynbuick, Mar 22, 2005
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  5. Mentalkase

    Mentalkase Desert Coonass


    That is one of the problems with this line of work.If it takes longer,you're screwed.
     
    Mentalkase, Mar 22, 2005
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  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Jim, "factory time" or dealer warranty time is actually less! On the rear main seal job dealer time is listed at 2.0 hours! ha, try that! :Dou:

    But, alot of the time it works in your advantage. Most mechanics are proficient at their job and can usually do the job in the prescribed time or less. Book time does not account for incidental problems like stuck, siezed bolts, rust, etc.. A mechanic that can hustle can book an average of 60+ hours in a 40 hour week. But...live by the sword, die by the sword.
     
    CJay, Mar 22, 2005
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