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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2021, 09:50 PM
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Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

IF you ever had to overhaul a Burtz engine, I fully expect they would be cheaper to rebuild. Everything would be the same - rebore, pistons, regrind the crankshaft, rings, cam gears, cam shaft etc...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,038
Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

Y, Not being a hot rodder wanting to insert a different engine, I don't know what they use - could be anything. That said, there are those who say that my Model A is a hot rod even though it has the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,038
Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

Terry, No, I did not try them. They didn't turn up on any search I did, probably because I was looking for an Australian supplier. It's not an issue now as I have the bearings. BTW, As I have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,038
Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

You are exactly correct. We get stung big time on freight - so much so that buying from the US is often not an option. As a rule of thumb, I double the $US price for what it will cost me by the time...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,038
Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

IMO, the cost to build any Burtz block is influenced by where you are. Over here, it is not easy to find the bearing shells (inserts) because none of the cars they came out of were ever sold here...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,038
Posted By Synchro909
Re: Cost of Running Burtz Engine

I very much doubt any of those engines will be put together with no extras. The reason people buy them is for the ability they have for more power and stamina. I think VERY few will be assembled with...
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