I'm new to the Model A universe, having discovered sharing a garage with the owner of a '30 pickup can be contagious! I recently acquired a pretty decent '30 roadster, and am looking for a good Model A rebuilder who can update, improve the motor with new bearings, counterbalanced crank, perhaps a little more compression. I live in the Vancouver B.C. Area, and would like to find someone in the Pacific Northwest who's got the skill and experience. Any input greatly appreciated.
Model A Engine Builder
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1930artdeco
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Bill Barlow in bend, or does an awesome job.
Mike
Mike
mlp623
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The sticky post lists many engine rebuilders - scroll down on the post linked below.
#s 1,2,10, and 19 are referenced frequently.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518
#s 1,2,10, and 19 are referenced frequently.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518
Ed Saniewski
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I have used antique engine re-builders and James Rogers at Dreamwerks . They did a great job and can set you up with reasonable shipping charges. www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com & http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com
Art Newland
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Download this PDF, lots of good info for folks in the PWN.
http://www.volcanoas.net/uploads/3/4/4/7/34474830/model_a_machining__major_parts_tips.pdf
http://www.volcanoas.net/uploads/3/4/4/7/34474830/model_a_machining__major_parts_tips.pdf
Chuck Sea/Tac
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Just because a crank broke with .040" under grind, doesn't necessarily condemn.040". Cranks break at all grinds. Other than fatigue, I'd blame a bad radius. I just saying.
Synchro909
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Sure, a bad radius is fatal to a crankshaft. So is too much lugging/improper use of the timing lever. 0.04" under size journals is the limit but not unreasonable.
Kohnke Rebabbitting
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Dino's A
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Remove Taylors engine rebuilding in Whittier. The owner (Jay Steele passed away a few ago) and the shop is closed.