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Old 01-25-2022, 07:19 PM   #1
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I bought a engine from Schwalms last week, very nice folks. Jen has emailed me and called twice. She sent pix today of my block in its beginning stage. I now believe I made the right choice in buying my first A engine. I am looking forward to many more pix from them. First class service.
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Old 01-25-2022, 07:25 PM   #2
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You made the right choice. Great people, exceptional workmanship. Jen and Ora are super people to deal with.
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Old 01-25-2022, 08:18 PM   #3
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I bought a engine from Schwalms last week, very nice folks. Jen has emailed me and called twice. She sent pix today of my block in its beginning stage. I now believe I made the right choice in buying my first A engine. I am looking forward to many more pix from them. First class service.
Can you post the pics she sent you? I’m anxious to see a New engine block.
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Old 01-25-2022, 10:02 PM   #4
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At Hershey last year I had a conversation with Ora about the possibility of him getting a few Bortz blocks to use in his engines. His response was that generally it was not something he was interested in. Remember that the name of his company is Schwalm's BABBITTED Bearings. Bortz's are inserted. I still like the looks of Ora's engines.
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Old 01-25-2022, 10:08 PM   #5
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Smooth One, its not one of the new Burtz blocks, its a original block with Babbitt bearings, sorry for the confusion.
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Great choice, Ora rebuilt my engine over 5 years ago with inserts, no issues.
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Old 01-26-2022, 10:31 AM   #7
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If I my ask, what's the price to rebuild?
And where are they located?
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Old 01-26-2022, 10:41 AM   #8
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If I my ask, what's the price to rebuild?
And where are they located?
Costs should be on his website, located in PA.
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Old 01-26-2022, 12:18 PM   #9
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Schwalm's does nice work, I have dealt with them in the past.
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Old 01-26-2022, 01:05 PM   #10
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Read what customers say.
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Old 01-26-2022, 08:52 PM   #11
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Ora and Jen are great personal and professional friends of mine and a major contributor in our model A/ev-8 hobby
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Old 01-26-2022, 09:40 PM   #12
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I had a great experience with Ora and Jen 4 years ago, and am extremely happy with the engine he built for me. Visiting their shop was a treat.

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Old 01-27-2022, 12:04 AM   #13
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I just shipped a Schwalms engine to France:





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Old 01-27-2022, 11:55 AM   #14
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[SIZE="4"]I just shipped a Schwalms engine to France:
You must have got my address mixed up, I don't live in France.
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I think Brad swapped it for some blue cheese............
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