The Ford Barn

hardtimes · 01-31-2012, 10:38 PM

No one has posted pics of Turlock for us that couldn't be there. The new Burtz engine was also supposed to be there...first machined block/engine..did anyone get to see it and WHAT?

Chris Haynes · 01-31-2012, 11:57 PM

What was there this year was the ninth test casting of the block. It had been cut in many pieces so you could see where the metal was flowing and were it was not. There is one flow problem to be corrected before production begins.
Last year they had an earlier test block along with the finished crank and rods.
http://www.modelaengine.com/

John LaVoy · 02-01-2012, 09:01 AM

Terry brought the engine to our booth and left it. As was said this was an earlier block showing the problems. He told me that he should get another block this week and he will be sending out a report on what comes of this. He thinks he has the problem solved and should be able to move forward with machining the block he gets.

hardtimes · 02-01-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by John LaVoy

Terry brought the engine to our booth and left it. As was said this was an earlier block showing the problems. He told me that he should get another block this week and he will be sending out a report on what comes of this. He thinks he has the problem solved and should be able to move forward with machining the block he gets.

John,
Thanks! Trying to 'hold out' and not spend funds saved to purchase his creation...it ain't easy what with all the A/B blocks around!

Chris Haynes · 02-02-2012, 12:53 AM

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I have cash waiting. He won't take a deposit.

01-31-2012, 10:38 PM	#1
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Turlock swap meet/ NEW Model A engine.. No one has posted pics of Turlock for us that couldn't be there. The new Burtz engine was also supposed to be there...first machined block/engine..did anyone get to see it and WHAT?

01-31-2012, 11:57 PM	#2
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,841	Re: Turlock swap meet/ NEW Model A engine.. What was there this year was the ninth test casting of the block. It had been cut in many pieces so you could see where the metal was flowing and were it was not. There is one flow problem to be corrected before production begins. Last year they had an earlier test block along with the finished crank and rods. http://www.modelaengine.com/ __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

02-01-2012, 09:01 AM	#3
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Turlock swap meet/ NEW Model A engine.. Terry brought the engine to our booth and left it. As was said this was an earlier block showing the problems. He told me that he should get another block this week and he will be sending out a report on what comes of this. He thinks he has the problem solved and should be able to move forward with machining the block he gets.

02-02-2012, 12:53 AM	#5
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,841	Re: Turlock swap meet/ NEW Model A engine.. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have cash waiting. He won't take a deposit. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?