Machine shop resource?
 

Has anyone got a machine shop that has machined a standard 1972 oil console to use the oil thermostat for a front cooler?

Plenty of machine shops around, but I'd like to use one that has done this task a few times.

Have you contacted Engine Machine Service in Inglewood/LAX? Dan or Bill are cool cats, they will tell yeah who can if they can't.

I'll check with them. I've had them do a lot of work for me over the years, but mostly case & heads.

EMS has never done this particular conversion. Anyone know of a shop that has?

Check with Chuck Moreland since it appears he's provided this service before?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/415125-front-cooler-1972-911t.html#post6575423

Ask docdan how he did it

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/678902-72-911t-re-worked-oil-filter-console-questions.html

TRE did one for me

Elephant can do it and ultrasonic cleaning as well, you don't want any metal bits floating around.

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Saw your PM to me this morning...and then came across this post thereafter.

Chuck Moreland of Elephant Racing does this service, and would be a good resource to contact for your particular job.
He "walked" me through the entire modification procedure, which iwas a relatively-straightforward job.

The machining required is pretty basic...measure the thermostat diameter...open up the inner diameter of the oil console...ultrasonically clean the console to remove all of the metal shavings.

I am very sure that any good machinist worth his salt can do this job for you.

Machine shop
 

Another would be:

Vellios

4625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale CA

Tel# 310-643-8540

I've used these guys for decades.

Your requirements are very basic.

Good luck,

Gerry