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gbgh 06-06-2017 07:23 PM

Model A Engine Builder
 

I'm new to the Model A universe, having discovered sharing a garage with the owner of a '30 pickup can be contagious! I recently acquired a pretty decent '30 roadster, and am looking for a good Model A rebuilder who can update, improve the motor with new bearings, counterbalanced crank, perhaps a little more compression. I live in the Vancouver B.C. Area, and would like to find someone in the Pacific Northwest who's got the skill and experience. Any input greatly appreciated.

1930artdeco 06-06-2017 07:51 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Bill Barlow in bend, or does an awesome job.

Mike

mlp623 06-07-2017 05:03 AM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

The sticky post lists many engine rebuilders - scroll down on the post linked below.

#s 1,2,10, and 19 are referenced frequently.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

Ed Saniewski 06-07-2017 05:29 AM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

I have used antique engine re-builders and James Rogers at Dreamwerks . They did a great job and can set you up with reasonable shipping charges. www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com & http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com

Art Newland 06-07-2017 08:48 AM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Download this PDF, lots of good info for folks in the PWN.
http://www.volcanoas.net/uploads/3/4...parts_tips.pdf

gbgh 06-07-2017 11:43 AM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Thanks to you all! Onward!

Chuck Sea/Tac 06-07-2017 02:36 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Newland (Post 1482672)
Download this PDF, lots of good info for folks in the PWN.
http://www.volcanoas.net/uploads/3/4...parts_tips.pdf

Just because a crank broke with .040" under grind, doesn't necessarily condemn.040". Cranks break at all grinds. Other than fatigue, I'd blame a bad radius. I just saying.

dave11 06-07-2017 05:51 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Try Al Glen in Surrey, or Mike Breed in langley

Synchro909 06-07-2017 05:54 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac (Post 1482815)
Just because a crank broke with .040" under grind, doesn't necessarily condemn.040". Cranks break at all grinds. Other than fatigue, I'd blame a bad radius. I just saying.

Sure, a bad radius is fatal to a crankshaft. So is too much lugging/improper use of the timing lever. 0.04" under size journals is the limit but not unreasonable.

Kohnke Rebabbitting 06-07-2017 10:07 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac (Post 1482815)
Just because a crank broke with .040" under grind, doesn't necessarily condemn.040". Cranks break at all grinds. Other than fatigue, I'd blame a bad radius. I just saying.



Agree !

Dino's A 06-07-2017 10:48 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlp623 (Post 1482599)
The sticky post lists many engine rebuilders - scroll down on the post linked below.

#s 1,2,10, and 19 are referenced frequently.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

Remove Taylors engine rebuilding in Whittier. The owner (Jay Steele passed away a few ago) and the shop is closed.

gbgh 06-07-2017 11:06 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

�� now we're talking!!

gbgh 06-07-2017 11:07 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

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verdirick 06-08-2017 11:57 PM

Re: Model A Engine Builder
 

Look up Mike Reed in Langley, BC


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