Burtz Block Update - Jan 2023

[JRLampl]

As we are coming into the new year, I thought it was time for a general update on the Burtz Block and related subjects. To date, we have delivered over 650 "New Engine Kits" and hundreds of new engines have been assembled and are running without any need for additional machine work.

Dennis Kliesen was one of the first buyers of a "New Engine Kit" and now has over 25,000 miles on his engine.

We have caught up on back orders and now have inventory at the warehouse so when an order is placed, it can be shipped immediately.

Every running engine including the now “well-known” #111 and #123 did not require any additional machine work before assembly.

The latest guides for building the "New Model A Engine" are as follows:
"Builders Guide" has been updated to 30 December 2022
"Doubling the Flow Area of a Model A Oil Pump" has been updated to 20 December 2022
"Installing an Oil Filter", 31 January 2021

The "Guides" can be found at www.modelaengine.com or www.BURTZBLOCK.com.

The BURTZBLOCK.com website is being updated to include the replacement cylinder block parts (cam bushings, studs, nuts, etc.) and the unique parts that may be needed (analog relief valve, seals, and special bolts)

Update on the blocks #111 and #123
The block kits, #111 and #123, which had previously been rejected by a customer, were sent to Tim McMaster at Hanford Auto Parts for a second opinion.

Tim McMaster is a professional engine builder and holds the distinction of having the fastest Ford Y-Block engine at Bonneville. He has been a Y-Block and Flathead V-8 builder for many years and upon seeing the "New Model A Engine" has become very interested in maximizing its horsepower by adding high-performance speed equipment

Tim completed the assembly of the engines #111 and #123 and they can both be seen running here:
#111 https://www.facebook.com/1443536485/...51452450111635
#123 https://www.facebook.com/1443536485/...83013788926695

We are happy to report that each of the erroneous claims made by the customer who returned these two block kits, has been proven to be false by Tim McMaster who completed the assembly of these engines without any additional machine work.

We plan to be at the Turlock, CA Swap meet on January 28 and 29, 2023 in Building 1, across from the snack bar, and are offering a "Special Event" discount on the Engine Block Kit, 6.5 head, flywheel, and camshaft for those that attend the meet and leave a deposit. We hope to see many of you there. Please stop by.

And on a final note, Tim McMaster of Hanford Auto Supply will be hosting a seminar on the Burtz Block engine kit and builds on February 18th. Terry Burtz will give a talk about the engine design and will lead the Q & A. Tim plans to show the two Burtz Engines (#111 & #123) installed and running in cars along with a 3rd engine on a break-in stand; there will be a lot of opportunity for an up-close look at running engines along with piece part examination of the "New Engine" parts. An event pricing discount will be offered to those in attendance. For further information, please contact David Martinez at (559) 288-0986 or Tim McMaster at (559) 759-7171. We hope to see you there.

Happy motoring!

John Lampl