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    New Engine QA and Paul Shinn's Concerns

    Sorry about the problem with the link provided for the video that summarizes the results of the remeasured tolerances on the blocks owned by Paul Shinn. The following link works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDP6ExdsRrc
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    In case you want to know the whole story, or an update

    I believe it takes most builders (skilled mechanics) about 2 days of focused work - let's say a full 20 hours - to complete a Burtz build. Based on the above estimate, that translates to $400 per hour. Assuming that rate is widely accepted within the Model A community, then yes, you are wrong! ;)
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    The next container of 156 blocks is scheduled for delivery at the Port of Savannah around July 1st! https://www.vesselfinder.com/.../ZIM-NEWARK-IMO-9290555... Those currently on the reservation list will be hearing from us soon.
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    No. The quantity of the second run has been increased with the goal of developing available inventory in the east and west coast warehouses. At this time, manufacturing on the second run is partially completed and the run is continuing. Approximately 200 blocks have been shipped to the east...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    The next shipment is currently in production and should be available in the US by early August. Ocean freight schedules are still somewhat unpredictable though. We'll have more info in early to mid-July.
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    The new Burtz Mosel A engine

    In regards to the Burtz Block, the plan is to continue production. Demand for the initial run exceeded supply and there is a reservation list of pre-orders forming on the next run. Production on that (larger) run is already underway with an August 2021 delivery projected...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    Russ, I followed up with John Lampl on your question. John manages the manufacturing details for the block, crankshaft, and connecting rods. He indicated that the two shafts that are in the middle of the first (upper left hand) picture are not a part of the Model A production run. All are...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    Hello to All, 27 September 2020 Updates In case someone gets this email without seeing the full article on the "new" Model A engine, it is available at http://www.modelaengine.com. This website also has all of the previous updates, pictures, and videos. If anyone has a question, concern...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    . FYI - Terry Burtz posted the following progress update today on the development of the Model A block: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello to All, 15 July 2020 Updates In case someone gets this Email...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    Hi everyone, Following are some recent progress photos of the blocks, crankshaft, and connecting rods.
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    I recently received the following email update on the engine project from Terry Burtz. There are several videos that were included in his email that cannot be uploaded to this site. As an alternative, I have posted Dropbox links to the referenced videos at the end of the update...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    Hi Everyone - the following update was posted by Terry Burtz yesterday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hello to All, 26 March 2020 Updates In case someone gets this Email without seeing the article on the new Model A engine, the...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    Terry Burtz recently posted a progress update on the Model A block project. Following is a copy of his post: ---------------------------------------------------- To All, Updates In case someone gets this Email without seeing the article on the new Model A engine, the article can be found at...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    FYI - Terry Burtz recently posted the following update on the Model A engine block development: --------------------------------------------------- Hello to All,

 26 November 2019


 Updates

 In case someone gets this Email without seeing the article on the new Model A engine, the...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    For those that may not have yet seen it, I received the following email update today from Terry Burtz regarding the development progress of the new engine. ------------------------------------------------- Hello to All, 24 Sep 2019 Updates In case someone gets this Email without seeing...
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    The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

    I received the following progress update from Terry Burtz today: ----------------------------------------------------- Hello to All, 19 August 2019 Updates In case someone gets this Email without seeing the article on the new Model A engine, the article can be found at...
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