Just blew my Engine. Looking for the best advice on a replacement

[Theo]

Hey guys,

Well the original engine that was in my car was always weak (it leaked lots of oil out of the back of the engine (worn babbits) the crankshaft had a ton of play, and it really had no power. Took her out for a drive today and it finally blew up.

Im looking for advice on where to get a new engine from, and what kind of configuration to get. I know I want INSERTED bearings. I live in an area with LOTS of hills, and im looking for a little bit more power out of the stock engine. Possibly looking into a dual carb setup as well.

Just wondering if anyone can give me any ideas on what I should need. I plan on keeping the stock trans, not putting overdrive in. I already have a new water pump, generator, starter etc..

Thanks guys!

[Theo]

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Given your location I would think either James Rogers or Schwalm's could do you right and you wouldn't be all that far away from them. I think James Rogers at Dreamworks has engines all ready to go give him a call.

Alright that sounds good. Do any of you guys have a ballpark price on how much a rebuild is gunna cost? It still runs but there is a loud banging in the engine and I know the babbit bearings are shot. Just wondering what a ballpark figure is that im looking at here.

[antiqueautomike]

I can rebuild you an engine, I unfortunately have none ready to go... a stock short block costs $1650.00 with a core. Give me a call for more details 509-535-7789 Mike

[jan bogert]

this is out of my nieghbors '29 it has a valve tap nothing major. i pulled it out and its in my garage. i installed a flathead in his car like mine in my '31 coupe. anyway it has a weber 2 barrel down draft with alum. intake, a f&s cintrifical electronic ignition, leakless water pump, doesn't use oil. starts and runs good. just has a ticking. what model a doesn't. he wanted a v8, so its in my garage for sale. if interested in it, i know he's going to ask $1,200.00 or best offer. it has $900.00 just in the above parts. JAN. i'm in whitehall,pa. 18 miles from phillipsburg,nj. here's his #610-264-7254 his name is JOE.

[Theo]

Originally Posted by jan bogert

this is out of my nieghbors '29 it has a valve tap nothing major. i pulled it out and its in my garage. i installed a flathead in his car like mine in my '31 coupe. anyway it has a weber 2 barrel down draft with alum. intake, a f&s cintrifical electronic ignition, leakless water pump, doesn't use oil. starts and runs good. just has a ticking. what model a doesn't. he wanted a v8, so its in my garage for sale. if interested in it, i know he's going to ask $1,200.00 or best offer. it has $900.00 just in the above parts. JAN. i'm in whitehall,pa. 18 miles from phillipsburg,nj. here's his #610-264-7254 his name is JOE.

I am seriously considering this. If he can guarantee that it runs I might be interested. Let me talk to my buddy first and see what he says. Thanks for posting!

[jan bogert]

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Theo, this motor is garenteed to run. just spoke with Joe. he said theres a 6 volt battery that goes with it. his car is now 12 volt. the carpet thats on the air cleaner isn't hurting anything, carpet is just hanging over the table. JAN.

[Logan]

I would suggest doing it right, and just getting a rebuilt engine. Rich at antique engine rebuilding in skokie Illinois builds a fantastic inserted engine. Give him a call, and he is even pretty fairly priced.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I would go with a counterweighted crankshaft if you are going to have an engine or short block built. Also the Snyder's 5.5 head should give you the extra horsepower you want.

[theHIGHLANDER]

There's so many options, this is almost like your woman saying "Does this make me look fat?"

If numbers mean anything you may wish to rebuild yours. It's a Model A. If it still runs it's very repairable. Still, does my pickup make me look fat?

[roccaas]

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

There's so many options, this is almost like your woman saying "Does this make me look fat?"

If numbers mean anything you may wish to rebuild yours. It's a Model A. If it still runs it's very repairable. Still, does my pickup make me look fat?

The answer is NEVER; "Yes", or any answer after a momentary delay.

[jan bogert]

i know most of you guys are purists on model a's but for a good running motor, with those add-ons you can;t beat the price. before i installed the flathead in my coupe, the banger with what i wanted on it inserted bearings, high comp. head, touring grind six grand or more. crazy. JMO

[J Franklin]

If you spend enough for another engine maybe you will treat it with a bit more respect. It's like that old western where they try to run an old weathered nag till it drops from exhaustion!

[jan bogert]

i really think for what they get for a 4 cyl. model a motor and with your core, thier out of there minds. JMO

[Theo]

Originally Posted by jan bogert

i know most of you guys are purists on model a's but for a good running motor, with those add-ons you can;t beat the price. before i installed the flathead in my coupe, the banger with what i wanted on it inserted bearings, high comp. head, touring grind close to six grand or more.

Exactly. I wanted this carb setup and everything. Only thing I will do is probably add a high comp head. Im going to talk to my friend and see when he is available to take a look at it. When I priced out a new engine with everything I wanted it was well over $6000..

Originally Posted by J Franklin

If you spend enough for another engine maybe you will treat it with a bit more respect. It's like that old western where they try to run an old weathered nag till it drops from exhaustion!

The original engine was shot when my grandfather gave me the car. It leaked a decent amount of oil out of the back of the engine. had to fill it every drive. Plus the crank shaft had a ton of play. It was only a matter of time. Just looking for an engine now that can get me around town.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

If you spend enough for another engine maybe you will treat it with a bit more respect. It's like that old western where they try to run an old weathered nag till it drops from exhaustion!

This reminds me of my youngest son's first car. I made sure that he actually counted out the cash to the guy that sold it to him. But, because it was cash that he had not actually earned (it was gift money from various sources), he didn't respect the investment. It was only on his next car that he paid 100% with cash he had earned, that he took care of the car.

Amazing how that works!

[MrTube]

IMO I would go for the engine jan bogert's friend has. As long as she runs solid and all seems good with it how can you loose, especially since its pretty close by.

[V4F]

i think this good be a great deal + its ready NOW !

Re: Just blew my Engine. Looking for the best advice on a replacement
this is out of my nieghbors '29 it has a valve tap nothing major. i pulled it out and its in my garage. i installed a flathead in his car like mine in my '31 coupe. anyway it has a weber 2 barrel down draft with alum. intake, a f&s cintrifical electronic ignition, leakless water pump, doesn't use oil. starts and runs good. just has a ticking. what model a doesn't. he wanted a v8, so its in my garage for sale. if interested in it, i know he's going to ask $1,200.00 or best offer. it has $900.00 just in the above parts. JAN. i'm in whitehall,pa. 18 miles from phillipsburg,nj. here's his #610-264-7254 his name is JOE.

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What ever happened to the days of buying the whole Model A car for a few hundred dollars just so you could get the lower mile engine out of it?

Maybe instead of buying a new $6,000 engine set up, just buy a whole complete Model A. Still a few good deals out there. Maybe you will get lucky and get better tires to boot...

[roccaas]

Don't go there...You can think about it, just DOOOONNNN'T do it.

[Purdy Swoft]

I wonder if thats an aluminum, high compression head??? If so that should add value to the engine!!!