Engine rebuilders

[CDOW]

Hello,
I have an original 239 V8 in a 1950 Custom. It has low compression on several cylinders and hasn't run in about 15 years. However, it has been garage kept during all of that period. I would like to find an engine rebuilder in Texas or the Southwest that could overhaul this engine. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thank you.
Craig
Arlington, TX

 

[JSeery]

United is in Wichita KS.

 

[cmbrucew]

Craig
Rotorwrench is in Arlington as well, send him a PM for a recommendation of a flathead machine shop.
Welcome to the Ford Barn
Bruce

 

[4657red]

Ted Eaton Lorena TX

 

[4port]

Jimmy Allard Auto Machine, Ennis, TX
Tinkers Motor Supply, Dallas, TX
Piranio Antique Automotive, Denton, TX
Dave Plubell, D & P Machine, Garland, TX

Here are a few with good reputations, that club members or I have used.
No particular order.

 

[texas webb]

I believe rotorwrench is in San Antonio.

 

[Mike in AZ]

welcome to the "Barn.....what kind of compression figures are you looking at??....maybe if the engine could be started and run, the compressions might come up.....and pics??....Mike

 

[Henry Floored]

welcome to the "Barn.....what kind of compression figures are you looking at??....maybe if the engine could be started and run, the compressions might come up.....and pics??....Mike

I agree. Give her a chance. That engine may come back to life. Get it running and see what happens. She may surprise you.

 

[CDOW]

Thank you all for your replies and suggestions.

I will contact the shops mentioned and also see continue to work on her to get running.

I haven't measured the compressions except with thumb in spark plug hole, but about 3 cylinders are pretty flat. Perhaps stuck valves because it backfires through exhaust when trying to accelerate. Also smells rich and smokes.

 

[tubman]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this : three words - "Marvel Mystery Oil". Some in the gas tank, some in the oil, and some drizzled down the carb while running at a fast idle. Give those valves a chance to unstick!