Kwik way lbm

[edgar44]

Looking to purchase a Kwik-Way LBM. What would be a reasonable price to pay? Located in SoCal...

[Synchro909]

I have never seen a Kwik Way line boring machine but the one my engine rebuilder uses is probably similar. When I converted an engine to inserts, he tried to use that machine to bore the block. He now says "NEVER again!" He found that the machine, while fine cutting soft babbit wasn't up to cutting cast iron, especially as the cut was interrupted by the jon at the cap.
Maybe the Kwik way machine is heavier duty. I mention this because it nay be relevant.
I have taken other engines to a different company and I ma completely satisfied with their work.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by edgar44

Looking to purchase a Kwik-Way LBM. What would be a reasonable price to pay? Located in SoCal...

Jim, Dave, et/all; y'all are answering a 5 year old posts!


Edgar, to answer your question since this 'derailed' from the beginning, a LBM will sell for anywhere from $2,500 - $6,000 depending on the condition. Items such as a banged-up bar or a bent bar from mis-handling affects the price. Also, rough gears inside the transmission will affect the surface finish of the bearing. A good bar micrometer, un-cracked bar bearings, rails and drive motor also affect pricing. I will also tell you that you will need to have the cutters made for these if you do not have them with the set as Kwik-Way no longer services this tool set.

Additionally, one of the main items that is needed are the fixtures used to locate the bar when being used on a Model-A/B block. Without them, set-up is almost impossible as it affects the crankshaft & timing gear clearance. The fixtures alone are hard to find and can fetch as much as a $1,000.00 for a good set.