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Old 02-22-2017, 08:14 AM   #1
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I like Bert's and am thinking about buying a new short block. Wondered if there was any feedback.

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Old 02-22-2017, 10:37 AM   #2
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I've been running one of Bert's babbit engines for years. Wouldn't think twice about buying one of his insert engines.
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Old 02-22-2017, 02:42 PM   #3
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Thanks Denis. Steve is a trove of Model A knowledge and has always been helpful to me.

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Old 02-22-2017, 05:01 PM   #4
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I've bought parts from Bert's both original and reproduction.

Never been un-satisfied they are a great bunch of folks, among the very best.
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Old 02-22-2017, 05:04 PM   #5
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Good folks there for sure!!!
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Old 02-22-2017, 05:13 PM   #6
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I dont think anything Berts does is half ass... go for it
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Old 02-23-2017, 11:04 AM   #7
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A number of my friends have Bert's Inserted Engines, from high performance Miller OHV engines to more stock engines, with a few in between.

All engines have performed very well. I am also helping. A friend install one this afternoon.

I would recommend them without any hesitation. They can also offer other modifications like Stipe Cams, higher compression heads, etc.
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Old 02-23-2017, 06:11 PM   #8
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The guys at Berts are top notch. If you should ever have a problem with something you purchased from them, you couldn't be in better hands.
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What do they do about serial numbers? I need to do something with my motor and motor is all I have with the correct serial number to the title
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What do they do about serial numbers? I need to do something with my motor and motor is all I have with the correct serial number to the title
Re-stamping seems pretty common.
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What do they do about serial numbers? I need to do something with my motor and motor is all I have with the correct serial number to the title
Most places do it for an extra fee
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Most places do it for an extra fee
Or give you the block with a blank SN (old # machined off)

There is a guy on the swap meet that sells the correct steel stamps so you can stamp your own.
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What do they do about serial numbers? I need to do something with my motor and motor is all I have with the correct serial number to the title
What is the reason for the purchase? Can the block you have be rebuilt?
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What do they do about serial numbers? I need to do something with my motor and motor is all I have with the correct serial number to the title
Since you are in Iowa, you could have Herm rebabbit your engine or a complete rebuild.
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Old 02-24-2017, 03:01 AM   #15
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I would like to rebuild it but I am gun shy this will be the third time the last time the center line is too high so I go through timing gears on occasion, it has never been right. I don't know herm can where are they located?
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Herm Kohnke Rebabbitting - 515-546-4551
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60615,330th Ave., Clare, Iowa, 50524
www.kohnkerebabbittingservice.com
You can also PM him - Handle is "Kohnke Rebabbitting"
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Herm has done model t motors for me in the past he has been doing this for at least 35 years.
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I can contact the him but would he do the complete motor and assemble it? I will pretty much do anything on the car but the engine.
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I am sure he would call him and talk to him, If I was closer I would give you a hand. Do you belong to a club?
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What is the reason for the purchase? Can the block you have be rebuilt?
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Since you are in Iowa, you could have Herm rebabbit your engine or a complete rebuild.
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I am sure he would call him and talk to him, If I was closer I would give you a hand. Do you belong to a club?
No but there is a very active club here and I know a few of the members.
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