Question for auto shops / engine builders (and request for help)

[Vegas69]

Auto tech's by definition do little to no machining. I have an associate degree in auto mechanics and was an ASEP student for GM with internships and the whole nine yards. The most machining I ever did was turning rotors. Auto mechanics aren't machinists. We were trained on electrical systems, fuel injection, transmission rebuilding, engine rebuilding, carburetors, differentials, alignment, supsension, etc.

Rebuilding is the only thing that applies. We did learn honing, all the finite measruing, installed heights, degreeing of cams, etc.

I think machining and rebuilding are two different fields in the real world with the exception of engine builders. They rarely install and engine, however.