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Jim Brierley · 10-05-2021, 10:48 AM

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.

Terry had given up on casting blocks over here because several tries ended in failure. He found a guy, or the guy found him, that had been having WWII Jeep blocks, with excellent results. This guy had all the contacts necessary, so Terry investigated and the rest is history. He did give it a good try.

10-05-2021, 10:48 AM	#16
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,091	Re: Burtz engine 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. Terry had given up on casting blocks over here because several tries ended in failure. He found a guy, or the guy found him, that had been having WWII Jeep blocks, with excellent results. This guy had all the contacts necessary, so Terry investigated and the rest is history. He did give it a good try.