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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-09-2021, 12:17 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Finishing in the top 1/3 is nothing to be disappointed about. You have accomplished a great achievement. What a great trip and proof of the durability of the new engine. The ride in the Stearman is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Oh, I was not thinking about the RHD that you would be dealing with.
Take care.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2021, 11:40 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I don't understand what you mean that headers are not possible here. Do you mean in Australia?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Thumbs up Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Your tubing work and mount are nicely done. It looks like it will work with various headers and intake manifolds too.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

"Regarding a foundry, don't you think Terry has checked high and low for one? Sometimes you just have to face reality!"
Whether Terry checked high and low or not, I was hoping it could be made in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Jeff, you reminded me of a story. When my first daughter was an early teen, she showed a great talent in riding horses. At the time, I wanted to buy a small boat but the powers that be, convinced me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Synchro, I was told some of the blocks are discarded because the cam bearing holes or the lifter bores are worn too far out of round. I was a little surprised that the non-cracked but very worn...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

There is another reality coming down the Model A road; even though 4.8 million Model A's were produced, the number of good blocks is shrinking quickly. The shop I deal with says they throw away 6 or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 262,350
Posted By GeneBob
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry,
I wish you all the best in this effort. This is a huge undertaking and with a few breaks you could provide a path forward for those of us who want to modernize the Model A without butchering...
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