Engine Rebuilders?

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jon Allen on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 11:37 am:

I am planning to build a speedster, and I am looking for input, opinion and experience that any of you might have about who is the best to do this work. Maybe there is not a clear "best" but several very good ones? Anyway give me your thoughts and experience on this please. It is an expensive and important decision. Please don't be afraid to give honest answers.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jon Allen on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 11:42 am:

I should say that what I am interested in is just engine rebuilding. I already have a RAJO Kit from Mark Chaffin and a SCAT Stroker Crankshaft.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 11:46 am:

If you're looking for a "go-fast" engine, with OHV head and Scat crank, etc., Mike Bender in Tulsa does a lot of those.

tman1913@sbcglobal.net


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 11:47 am:

Oops -- It took me a while to find Mike's email address, so I missed your second post.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jon Allen on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:03 pm:

Mike-
Who supplies the Crank and OVH head is not important. I am just looking for a good balance between cost, experience and good work. I have already been in touch with Mike Bender, and he is definitely a likely candidate. I would send the head and crank along with the engine to whoever does it and have them put it together.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By roy palmer on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:11 pm:

You would be hard pressed to find anyone better than J and M Machine

http://www.jandm-machine.com/

They did my engine and Ive never had a problem. Full fledged machine shop,family owned and good guys...


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Huson, Berthoud, Co. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:20 pm:

Mike Bender would be good, another is Ford and More in Spokane, Washington. WWW.antiqueautoranch.com. Phone number 509-535-7789 or Toll Free 800-327-

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey, Hayward Ca. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:41 pm:

Why not take it to somebody that is in your area?
That way you can save several hundred dollars in shipping costs.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By roy palmer on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:47 pm:

Finding someone good in your own area is easier said than done....Thats why i shipped mine out of state to a sure bet rather than gamble to save shipping costs...


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Tomaso - Milton,WA on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 12:48 pm:

Dan McEachern and Vic Terrell are both highly respected & competent engine builders - both in your state !


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob Coiro on Friday, November 15, 2013 - 12:01 pm:

I've spoken with a few engine builders, but they're a good deal east of you—but then again, that's UPS's problem.

I haven't been in touch with Tim Foye of Gen3 for a couple of years, but he was very helpful to me and I've heard very good things about his engines. His shop is in Massachusetts:

http://modeltengine.com/remanengines.htm

The folks who make the Tickin' Through Time turn signals also overhaul antique engines under the name of Ron's Machine Shop and their website is here:

http://ronsmachineshop.net/Home.html


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Gould on Friday, November 15, 2013 - 01:09 pm:

I second Steve's suggestion re Dan McEachern, but he may well be booked up.


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