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Terry Burtz, Calif · 11-02-2025, 11:48 PM

The revised Builders Guide can be found at www.modelaengine.com

The guide is written for the new engine, but many parts of the guide apply to original engines being rebuilt.

There is a detailed Table of Contents that will make things easier to find.

If you will have someone else assemble your new engine, there is a list of questions with answers near the end of Section 1 that you need to discuss while interviewing your builder.

In Section 2, details of what to do before and after cleaning are specified.

In Section 3, there is an explanation of why Plastigage is required to measure bearing insert/journal clearance instead of bore gauges and micrometers. Section 3 also recommends preferred parts.

Several people have asked for an assembly sequence. The easy assembly sequence is in Section 7, and the use of the special tools is recommended. If the special tools are used, assembly will be fast, O-rings won't be cut, and the rear main seal won't be damaged upon installation.

Section 8 defines our warranty for the parts that we manufacture, and states that we are not responsible for any modifications to our parts. Section 8 also includes modifications made by builders who get creative and refuse to follow the Builders Guide. These creative builders have been removed from Section 15.

If you have a problem with a builder in Section 15, or can recommend a builder not in Section 15, please let me know so I can make a change in the next revision of the New Engine Builders Guide.

If you find an error in the Builders Guide, or want something changed, please contact me at [email protected]

The Builders Guide is a Microsoft document and may not display correctly on Apple computers. If so, please let me know.

Terry Burtz

SwampLedge · 11-03-2025, 08:14 AM

Thank you, Terry. I was able to view it just fine from my iPad.

JayJay · 11-03-2025, 10:13 AM

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Thanks for this update, Terry. It reads well and I was able to view it just fine from my iMac, but the page breaks looked a bit random (I remember that about earlier versions as well). Seems to view well on my iPad as well.

A suggestion - in the guide you make several references to “first production run” when discussing evolution of the parts. It would be helpful if you could reference block serial numbers or accessory (e.g., cylinder head) production/sales dates to give the customers a better clue if it applies to them.

11-02-2025, 11:48 PM	#1
Terry Burtz, Calif Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Campbell,CA, USA Posts: 420	Revised Builders Guide The revised Builders Guide can be found at www.modelaengine.com The guide is written for the new engine, but many parts of the guide apply to original engines being rebuilt. There is a detailed Table of Contents that will make things easier to find. If you will have someone else assemble your new engine, there is a list of questions with answers near the end of Section 1 that you need to discuss while interviewing your builder. In Section 2, details of what to do before and after cleaning are specified. In Section 3, there is an explanation of why Plastigage is required to measure bearing insert/journal clearance instead of bore gauges and micrometers. Section 3 also recommends preferred parts. Several people have asked for an assembly sequence. The easy assembly sequence is in Section 7, and the use of the special tools is recommended. If the special tools are used, assembly will be fast, O-rings won't be cut, and the rear main seal won't be damaged upon installation. Section 8 defines our warranty for the parts that we manufacture, and states that we are not responsible for any modifications to our parts. Section 8 also includes modifications made by builders who get creative and refuse to follow the Builders Guide. These creative builders have been removed from Section 15. If you have a problem with a builder in Section 15, or can recommend a builder not in Section 15, please let me know so I can make a change in the next revision of the New Engine Builders Guide. If you find an error in the Builders Guide, or want something changed, please contact me at [email protected] The Builders Guide is a Microsoft document and may not display correctly on Apple computers. If so, please let me know. Terry Burtz

11-03-2025, 08:14 AM	#2
SwampLedge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 49	Re: Revised Builders Guide Thank you, Terry. I was able to view it just fine from my iPad.

11-03-2025, 10:13 AM	#3
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,678	Re: Revised Builders Guide Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for this update, Terry. It reads well and I was able to view it just fine from my iMac, but the page breaks looked a bit random (I remember that about earlier versions as well). Seems to view well on my iPad as well. A suggestion - in the guide you make several references to “first production run” when discussing evolution of the parts. It would be helpful if you could reference block serial numbers or accessory (e.g., cylinder head) production/sales dates to give the customers a better clue if it applies to them. __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan (under reconstruction) 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan It isn't a defect, it's a feature! Last edited by JayJay; 11-03-2025 at 10:19 AM.