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04-29-2024, 06:10 PM | #1 |
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30 Model A engine rebuild
Curious considering pulling my Model A motor and hiring someone to
rebuild it for me . Looking to find out about costs . Guess I am looking for estimates here .Thanks |
04-29-2024, 06:42 PM | #2 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
My rebuild cost $4500 for a basic long block with V8 clutch.
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04-29-2024, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I posted an engine for sale in the swap section. long block with clutch, pressure plate and flywheel installed. Rebuilt but never started. Ready to install.
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04-29-2024, 07:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
You should update this thread and your profile (for future use) to include your general location.
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04-30-2024, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Call Antique Engine Rebuilding 847-674-6716 and they will answer your question.
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04-30-2024, 11:10 AM | #6 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
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Also, if you plan to enhance the engine performance with a high compression head and a larger carburetor, and add an overdrive, then consider the Burtz block. If you do the work yourself, he Burtz block is about the same price as a quality rebuild. You will need experience with rebuilding modern engines to work on the Burtz block.
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04-30-2024, 11:44 AM | #7 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
That’s what I purchased, was concerned about the shipping but it was shipped in a plywood box ! The box and engine could have been turned over not harming the engine, removed some screws and then the engine placed my engine back in and screwed it down. A well thought out designed shipping container !
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04-30-2024, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I know people will recommend a Burtz block, and honestly I want to go to one too when my motor quits, but a few people in my club who work around/have them have had problems with trying to get them built. It's probably a mix of a bad engine builder or a block that's almost there but not quite right. But then again your nearly 100 year old block might not be a good candidate for a rebuild either
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04-30-2024, 02:19 PM | #9 | |
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04-30-2024, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Before the Burtz was ready I had to buy an engine. I reused the usual stuff, like head, intake, carb, water pump, and so on. I had a used crank in my garage, that needed to be turned, counterweighted, and balance. I bought a new IB-330 cam, and opted for the larger valves. My rebuilder said my read engine housing was cracked so that was an add. He always adds the center main oiling tube. Time I got it installed, and everything I had about $5,500 in the project.
I drive my car, so if I had the need today I'd buy the Burtz, and expect my costs to be at least $7,000. One thing about the Burtz with the new crank, and all the goodies is it seems you can hold the accelerator on the floor all day, and the thing will stand up to that. |
05-01-2024, 04:35 AM | #11 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
less expensive to buy a done motor.
a few yrs back, a fella on here had his motor redone at Schwalms in PA. Avg cost then was 6k. If youre going to use your car a lot, makes sense. Otherwise, just buy a restored car and get the whole package........ I agree with Gene on the Burtz, if going that route. You at least know what youre getting. |
05-01-2024, 05:09 AM | #12 | |
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05-01-2024, 07:46 AM | #13 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
I would highly recommend Ross Lilleker in College Station, Texas. He rebabbited and rebuilt the engine in my '28 roadster engine about 22 years ago and it is still running great. I had him help me with another car about 2 months ago. He will also R&R the engine if need be.
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05-01-2024, 08:44 AM | #14 |
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Re: 30 Model A engine rebuild
Ditto Antique Engine Rebuilding. They build an engine with insert bearings.
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