Jasper engines

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Brother Hesekiel

How crazy to drive 81,000 miles inside a barn!

Please show me where in my original post I said "A BARN" ??

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

A 53 should be a babbitted engine.

The only Babbitt is the rods. The chev engines had inserts in the mains since the late 20ts.

[Ross/Kzoo]

Yes, just the rods, thanks for the correction George.

[BlueSunoco]

In Lorin Sorensen's 'The 1935-1936 Fords' they show an engineer demonstrating what an engine insert looks like, probably a main also.

I think someone told me once that Ford went to insert mains in either '35 or '36, is that right? Also on the rods too??

[Kohnke Rebabbitting]

All the Chevy Four cylinders from the beginning to 1928, had inserts in the mains.

The 4's had a solid Babbitt insert in the front, and rear main.

The third main, in the middle was a babbitted bronze.

1929 the mains were babbitted steel shells, to about 1947.

1948 to 1953 were more of a modern insert that we have babbitted also because of the odd sizes that were needed.

Ford had in there flat heads a Babbitt insert which is not repourable, as they wear on the out side of the shell also.

The mains were poured supposedly until middle of 1935. But I have had about two blocks that were poured babbitt in 1936, by the block numbers.

[1931 flamingo]

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I believe mid to late 36 ford did away with the Babbitt.
Paul in CT

[Mitch//pa]

just a follow up as my jasper rep stopped by today. he knew all about this thread through the company as they have in house employees monitoring forums etc. an A engine long block is 3900 and comes with a 3/100 parts and labor warranty. if any cracks are found it will be extra depending on the size of it and they do their own in house metal stitching/pining. THE BABBIT POURING IS SENT OUT AND NOT DONE IN HOUSE. if an insert motor is wanted that is also sent out to be done. everything else is done in house boring etc. they have a 5-6 week turn around and shipping both ways are incld as they use their own trucks. if you need info call and ask for the authentic division.
i would sure like to hear from someone that has actually used them for an A engine..

[BrianCT]

Originally Posted by Kohnke Rebabbitting

All the Chevy Four cylinders from the beginning to 1928, had inserts in the mains.

The 4's had a solid Babbitt insert in the front, and rear main.

The third main, in the middle was a babbitted bronze.

1929 the mains were babbitted steel shells, to about 1947.

1948 to 1953 were more of a modern insert that we have babbitted also because of the odd sizes that were needed.

Ford had in there flat heads a Babbitt insert which is not repourable, as they wear on the out side of the shell also.

The mains were poured supposedly until middle of 1935. But I have had about two blocks that were poured babbitt in 1936, by the block numbers.

Flathead blocks do not have numbers . # is on transmissions and who knows
when a transmission or engine was changed.

[[email protected]]

While getting an oil change on my modern auto at local service place, I overheard a Jasper outside salesman chatting with the shop's owner. After they had concluded their business I stopped the Jasper rep and asked him about their antique engine business. He says they have a separate area in their facility for doing just these engines. He started to tell me about their recent jobs on several pre-WWII engines he was aware of in their plant in Jasper, IN and they all have their warrentee. Sounded like they have some of the same equipment used on these engines from their earliest days in the business.

I mentioned Fords and Model T's and A's and babbit. He said no problem with the babbit and they do charge extra for stitch welding, and setting the engine up for touring. In other words "How fast do you want to go will depend on the costs" But he said they can do the lighten flywheels, high compression heads, etc. etc..

He gave me their flyer for their "Authentic" engine services. It is attached.

Same question from the start of this old thread. Anyone on the forum used their services in the last few years and any real life feedback on their quality?

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[Mitch//pa]

As mentioned in #27 they farm out the babbit...
To many variables involved. I'll stick to inserts

[Jeff/Illinois]

Had a Jasper rebuilt tranny installed in a Ford years ago, worked out great. Less money than the local tranny shop wanted plus the 3 year 100,000 mile warranty beat Randy's 30 days 1,000 mile warranty all to heck

I'd use them again in a heart beat at least for newer stuff. They have their shop in Indiana a truck driver friend delivered stuff to last summer, and they let him look around while his truck got unloaded. He was real impressed said it was hospital clean in the shop area! Nice folks.

[Bulligen]

I bought a 40 sedan 30 years ago and it had a brand new Jasper Rebuild on the flathead. Ran like a charm!

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by [email protected];1277151

He gave me their flyer for their "Authentic" engine services. It is attached.

Same question from the start of this old thread. Anyone on the forum used their services in the last few years and any real life feedback on their quality?

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I wonder how they grind their crankshafts? Do they find the true, original centers, or chuck them up on the worn journals and grind off-center like almost everybody else?