Thread: Burtz engine
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Old 10-04-2021, 09:10 PM   #12
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Default Re: Burtz engine

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs View Post
Why could these blocks not have been made in the USA? It’s often been expressed that many Fordbarners want nothing to do with Chinese made parts.
Without dragging this thru the mud, Terry made several attempts at having the block produced here in the states. It did not go as well as expected and the project sidelined for a while.

Not sure exactly how, but Terry was able to make a connection to a Engine manufacturing facility in China. As they say, all the rest is history.

I see this as a huge win, this facility does this 5 or 6 days a week, or more.
I read somewhere the Engineers and designers were questioning building outdated technology. Happy to see Terry and John successful.

You and I may not like China, but we had better get one while we can.

John
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