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

[Purdy Swoft]

I wonder if thats a high coimpression aluminum head????? If so that should add value to the used engine!!!!!

[Purdy Swoft]

sorry about the double post.

[jan bogert]

if your gunna do it at least keep it FORD.

[James Rogers]

It's got a weber on it. That's worth 500$. I don't think you will get a better buy and if you don't take it, I WANT IT!

[sukhoi]

You really never get something for nothing. The notion you can is wishful thinking at best. I have a engine from Antique Engine Rebuilderrs in Skokie, IL. It is inserted with other options. It is a very good engine. But most important, Rich Fallucia stands with his work. Spend the money and save yourself a lot of trouble

[jan bogert]

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James, like i said its a good running motor. the f&s cent. electronic ignition was $300.00 and some. $900.00 in after market add-ons. he doesn't have room for it in his small garage so its in mine since Oct thats 6 months. i'm going to start on my 1933 willys very soon, i told him its time for it to go.and theres 3 cars of mine in my garage. JAN. he told me today that $1,200.00 is NOT firm he'll take a best RESONABLE offer to get it out of my garage. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

[CarlG]

If the freight wasn't so expensive to get it here, I'd have it on it's way already!

[jan bogert]

Carl, shipping would be over 2 grand to Alaska.

[Aok]

New here do not know a lot about model A's but have spent a lot of time with flathead 6's mostly mopar. So my 2 cents if I had the 6k I would definitely get the new rebuild with all the bells and whistles, if not and needing a engine I would at least look at it. If its complete should be able to hook up a battery pull the plugs and do a compression test that would give some idea as to engines condition

[Maclab58]

Call Rich at Antique Engine Rebuilding. I have one of his touring
Engines in my sport coupe. What a machine. I can't wait to get one for my slant window. It's the best money I have ever spent on an old car!

[jan bogert]

6 grand is far from all the bells and whistles. thats why i said its crazy what they get for a 4 cyl. model a motor. again JMO.

[J Franklin]

I guess my point was that when the engine is "shot" it is time to pull it down and rebuild it and not keep running it till it blows up. If everybody did that there would be no more to buy for replacement, and it is cheaper too.

[Kurt in NJ]

Does the number on the engine you "blew" match the frame and title??? --this would be a consideration in what you do

Have you dropped the pan for a look?? a babbitt engine can have a total failure of the babbitt on a rod and not damage the crank, and it is possible to replace a rod without even taking off the head.

[columbiA]

Theo If,as you say,you are looking for an engine to get you around town,then you sure dont need a $6,ooo rebuilt to do that! I would jump on that engine thats near you as the added parts are almost worth the asking price.If you snooze-you lose! If you go for another engine dont turn one down because its a babbit engine.Ive driven A,s well over 100,000 miles & only had one rod brg failure & was able to drive it 30 miles to get home.You would not do that with inserts without ruining the crank.

[Mike V. Florida]

Your in NJ so i would suggest,

ENGINE RESTORATION
1. www.schwalms.com Schwalm's/Ora Landis (Babbitted Bearings)(Pennsylvania)

Is the block cracked or the casting damaged in some way? You can get the "blown" engine rebuilt and maybe save on a core charge.

No matter what you do you need to put to paper exactly what you want your engine to do so you get exactly what you want.

You insist on insert bearings but you will want to keep a record of what bearings were used in your specific engine so when the time comes you can get he exact same one and no machining will be necessary as there is a long list of bearings that will work.

[Theo]

Originally Posted by jan bogert

James, like i said its a good running motor. the f&s cent. electronic ignition was $300.00 and some. $900.00 in after market add-ons. he doesn't have room for it in his small garage so its in mine since Oct thats 6 months. i'm going to start on my 1933 willys very soon, i told him its time for it to go.and theres 3 cars of mine in my garage. JAN. he told me today that $1,200.00 is NOT firm he'll take a best RESONABLE offer to get it out of my garage. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Im going to be calling your friend tommorow afternoon. My buddy and I want to come look at it tommorow or sunday if all goes well.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by jan bogert

Carl, shipping would be over 2 grand to Alaska.

That's about what it cost to ship the whole truck, with an engine in it!

[jan bogert]

Theo, it also comes with the complete exhaust system. and its very good NOT ALL RUSTED. JAN. THIS IS A DROP IN AND GO MOTOR. her is my my cell# 610 737 5695

[1931 flamingo]

This is what they cal a "no brainer" Theo. Bargain. JMO
Paul in CT

[John LaVoy]

You are in a good geographical area, with Schwalms and Dreamwork available, Antique Engine is another option, I have a Schwalms engine in the sedan and Scotty's tudor has an Antique Engine in it, we feel both are great choices, I don't have personal experience or knowledge of Dreamwork but they are regulars here on the forum so would probably stand behind anything they do for you.

Good luck with you hunt and let us know what you chose and how you like it.