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LSJUNIPER · 01-04-2013, 03:39 PM

Hello, Does anyone know of a shop in CT that does work on Flathead motors? I have a block that is ready to be hot tanked and checked for cracks. Thanks.

ford3 · 01-04-2013, 04:17 PM

not near you so i cant send you to one, but any engine shop can hot tank and check the block for leaks, these engines are not rocket motors, the hardest part of the rebuild is butt grinding the valves to set the clearance, but you can(heaven forbid) use adjustables for that, its a cast iron block and machined like any other block, leave a message for ken ct on here, start a new thread saying ATTENTION KEN CT he lives in ct and does the carbs for flatheads, i know he will be able to send you to some one close, tell him what you need

ken ct · 01-04-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LSJUNIPER

Hello, Does anyone know of a shop in CT that does work on Flathead motors? I have a block that is ready to be hot tanked and checked for cracks. Thanks.

Call me i need more info!! ken ct. 1-203-260-5945 cell

51 MERC-CT · 01-05-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LSJUNIPER

Hello, Does anyone know of a shop in CT that does work on Flathead motors? I have a block that is ready to be hot tanked and checked for cracks. Thanks.

Here are two to check out.

Ezold's Model A Garage
1120 Southampton Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-0273

http://www.eastwoodsautomachine.com/index.html

42panel · 01-05-2013, 10:29 AM

I've worked with Eastwoods Auto Machine in Somersville CT and they do excellent work.

http://www.eastwoodsautomachine.com/index.html

LSJUNIPER · 01-31-2013, 11:29 AM

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Dropped of the block, crank, cam and rods at Eastwoods Auto Machine last Friday.

GOSFAST · 01-31-2013, 12:33 PM

Whatever shops you guys deal with make certain they have the ability to pressure-test these castings, magnafluxing is NOT a 100% guaranty that the integrity hasn't been sacrificed.

It doesn't hurt to do both, but the pressure-test is first!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. All the most recent 8BA type blocks we've done here have come up good! Just the usual 2 cracks at the head bolt holes! These are non-issues.

GreenMonster48 · 01-31-2013, 12:55 PM

Eastwood is a little pricey but do great work. Earl's Engine up in Stafford is working mine.

Eastwood just did a '56 International Black Diamond 6 for my friend. They def know what they're doing.

LSJUNIPER · 02-01-2013, 06:05 AM

Yep, Eastwoods does pressure testing. Going to have the motor magnafluxed as well.
I hope its a good block. If not I didn't pay a lot for it.

01-04-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	FLathead shop Hello, Does anyone know of a shop in CT that does work on Flathead motors? I have a block that is ready to be hot tanked and checked for cracks. Thanks.

01-04-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: FLathead shop not near you so i cant send you to one, but any engine shop can hot tank and check the block for leaks, these engines are not rocket motors, the hardest part of the rebuild is butt grinding the valves to set the clearance, but you can(heaven forbid) use adjustables for that, its a cast iron block and machined like any other block, leave a message for ken ct on here, start a new thread saying ATTENTION KEN CT he lives in ct and does the carbs for flatheads, i know he will be able to send you to some one close, tell him what you need

01-05-2013, 10:29 AM	#5
42panel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Andover CT Posts: 101	Re: FLathead shop I've worked with Eastwoods Auto Machine in Somersville CT and they do excellent work. http://www.eastwoodsautomachine.com/index.html

01-31-2013, 11:29 AM	#6
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: FLathead shop Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dropped of the block, crank, cam and rods at Eastwoods Auto Machine last Friday.

01-31-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
GOSFAST Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,052	Re: FLathead shop Whatever shops you guys deal with make certain they have the ability to pressure-test these castings, magnafluxing is NOT a 100% guaranty that the integrity hasn't been sacrificed. It doesn't hurt to do both, but the pressure-test is first! Thanks, Gary in N.Y. P.S. All the most recent 8BA type blocks we've done here have come up good! Just the usual 2 cracks at the head bolt holes! These are non-issues.

01-31-2013, 12:55 PM	#8
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: FLathead shop Eastwood is a little pricey but do great work. Earl's Engine up in Stafford is working mine. Eastwood just did a '56 International Black Diamond 6 for my friend. They def know what they're doing. Last edited by GreenMonster48; 01-31-2013 at 01:01 PM. Reason: more info

02-01-2013, 06:05 AM	#9
LSJUNIPER Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT Posts: 215	Re: FLathead shop Yep, Eastwoods does pressure testing. Going to have the motor magnafluxed as well. I hope its a good block. If not I didn't pay a lot for it.