If he has put the crank, pistons back in the engine, the machineing and fitting for the major components must be done. About all that is left is cam, heads and accessories. The heads would need attention to guides, seats and valves, but if that is done, all that you need is final assembly. You could to do that yourself, with the aid of a torque wrench. You might ask him if he has done the heads, and if he has and is finding himself short of time, suggest you feel up to the challenge of the final assembly.
I think I would feel confident that the fellow has assembled the engine components properly, so all bearing surfaces would have been lubed. Being it is in a shop, even if it is only heated occasionally, rust shouldn't be a problem.
Give him a call and ask what his time frame is and tell him you are getting anxious. [img]smile.gif[/img]
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