new engine

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

When I wrecked my A , the first thing the insurance agent did was verify the number matched his records.

 

[28Ca8149]

In Canada there is only a number on the left side of the block . Nothing on the frame or on the cowel .

 

[Chris Haynes]

If you say "YEP, that's the number on the frame, saw it with my OWN Eyes" to a California DMV person they will probably have you put it on a special form called "A Statement of Facts". The form cautions that making a false statement is perjury. If they still want to see it you have just opened a brand new can of worms

Charlie Stephens

Most likely they will refer you to the CHP. That is never a good thing.

 

[Step-down]

Shipping could kill you but I would recommend Go Deil Garge outside Albany NY ...you could buy a motor outright ....

 

[Y-Blockhead]

This is a question that should be asked of your state's DMV. The last I checked (many years ago) California would not register a car by the engine number, they would insist on using the number stamped into the frame by the manufacturer or attach one of their tags to the door jam.

Charlie Stephens

My Town Sedan is registered in California by the engine number. When I insured it (AAA) the agent came to my house (he also wanted to "see" my garage)to get the number off of the engine so it is also insured under the engine number. I have no idea what my frame number is.

The engine number does fall into the correct time period, August 1930.

 

[CountrySquire55]

I obtained a new engine from Schwalm's Babbitted Bearings in Strasburg, PA and I am very happy. Ora Landis does an outstanding job with Model A engines!

 

[TerryH]

I bought my restored Model A Town Sedan from a gentleman in upstate New York. During the restoration process, he made a tracing of the number on the frame, which he gave me when I bought the car, and it does also match the engine number. When I registered the car in California, I used AAA, and took along that tracing to show the agent whom registered my car, which definitely helped.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Yep, I took pictures of the number and also tracings when I applied, and they used both for the records.

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

I obtained a new engine from Schwalm's Babbitted Bearings in Strasburg, PA and I am very happy. Ora Landis does an outstanding job with Model A engines!

That is probably who'd I'd use also. I have heard nothing but good things about Schwalm's they do outstanding work.

 

[TerryO]

At last years national meet in Gettysburg I toured Schwalms's shop and I was very impressed with all the equipment and cleanliness as well as all their professionalism.


TerryO

 

[Kahuna]

What is the average price for a complete rebuild Model A engine?
I supply a good core engine (no cracks, etc.) 3K, more?
Thanks
Jim

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

Jim off hand I'd guess about $4,000. Lay aside 4500 to be sure. I think that price there abouts includes a balancing job also.

 

[Ernie Vitucci]

Agree...$4,500 for a nicely rebuilt Model A Engine. Almost everyone uses adjustable valves these days. Ernie in Arizona.

 

[Terry NJ]

We've got one for $3800, Complete, Never run, built by a recognized local builder. It's going to Hersey soon. Will start it up for you if you say when you want to see it. Just say the word!
Terry