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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-02-2022, 11:22 PM
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Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry,

Can you confirm the material used for the cams?

John
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Its not quite that easy, but I like your thinking...

John
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I think these are what you are referring to, I have used them in other applications....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

That is part of a modern engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Just to be clear, I did not mention the gears. But, it is an issue with wear.
Some come out of motors and the gear has razor sharp teeth.

Ever notice how you need to keep tabs on the timing?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

That is a problem with the internet, everyone has looked at the castings for the block, including the judges. If you know where to look, you can identify the differences.
Same for the racing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

it will not stop if the bottom tang that drives the pump breaks off.

J
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Rick,
no source I have seen for the cam driven pump assy, I have made a few but gets pretty expensive.
Pumps are easy, Aviad, Barnes, Dailey, too many to list.

I haven't put much thought into...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Something to keep in mind on the oil pumps, while the motor is set up to run a full pressurized system, the oil pump drive mechanism is marginal.
The stock Mod "A" had a transfer pump, not a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Old31
Spell check bit you
You were asking how much hp could this be built to produce?

J
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry,

You are correct in the observation of the block needing more support. Sorry, I cannot show the other side of this motor and any internals, you understand.

The parts look great, keep up...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Burner31,

yes, spelczek is your friend.............sometimes.

You should see what it takes to get to 300hp!!
This about 270 when dyno broke.

John
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

It may not be just that easy, at this point Vintage racing requires an authentic block. This block is not going to pass tech shed.

On issue that Donovan ran into was this, that is a hell for stout...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Chris,


sounds like it will be a good running motor.

the head was not included in the cost mentioned? right?

curious on the "B" crank mod to fit in "A" block, also is it cross drilled to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-22-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Chris,

can you elaborate on the build some?
1. repairs to make block sound, stitching, seats, sleeves etc.
2. "A" or "B" block
3. original cost of block, crank, rods, pistons etc.
4. what...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-21-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Steve,

the silence is deafening

a short recent Chinese story;
a manufacturer of autoclaves recently won the contract to build a large unit for an aircraft mfg in china. in the notes for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-21-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

from just this last week, Tod posted this on the HAMB
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-21-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,122
Posted By johnneilson
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

First let me comment that I have the utmost respect for Terry and Tod for taking on this task.

So now the real discussion has started. The available market to sell these engines and/or...
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