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w650gb500 Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Dallas, PA
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:49 am Post subject: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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I recently bought an old race car that had a “built” 2276 in it. The car had been stored for many years and the engine will need a good going through. I have all of the spec’s for the pieces/parts that were used in this build. I’m looking for a reputable shop to take the engine apart, inspect/verify all of the pieces/parts inside and rebuild it to its former glory. I don’t know what that former glory was, but whatever it is, it is, I just wanted it freshened so I can decide what I will be using it in.
I’m located in northeast PA, but don’t mind driving a few hours to find a good engine builder.
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Dan |
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esde Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2007 Posts: 5969 Location: central rust belt
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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Sending you a PM _________________ modok wrote:
Bent cranks are silent but gather no moss. I mean, ah, something like that. |
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Dusty1 Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2004 Posts: 1430
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:39 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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It's worth the drive to bring it to Samba member
nsracing
(Nick) in Virginia.
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2224 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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Which old Racecar did you get? I remember many NE cars and always wondered where they all ended up.
And second NSracing. _________________ 1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
https://www.youtube.com/@AirSpooledGarage |
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vwinnovator Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2005 Posts: 1555 Location: Still doing it in the back of your VW
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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w650gb500 wrote: |
I recently bought an old race car that had a “built” 2276 in it. The car had been stored for many years and the engine will need a good going through. I have all of the spec’s for the pieces/parts that were used in this build. I’m looking for a reputable shop to take the engine apart, inspect/verify all of the pieces/parts inside and rebuild it to its former glory. I don’t know what that former glory was, but whatever it is, it is, I just wanted it freshened so I can decide what I will be using it in.
I’m located in northeast PA, but don’t mind driving a few hours to find a good engine builder.
Thanks,
Dan |
I'm in Maryland, 21122
you won't be disappointed and my pricing is fair.
disassembly and parts verification/assessment avail while you wait. Weekends avail. |
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w650gb500 Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2011 Posts: 2 Location: Dallas, PA
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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It’s not a drag car, it was built and used for hillclimbs here in PA. It’s a Bradley kit car body on an IRS chassis. I just bought it for the engine/trans and plan on selling the rear.
Since I know everyone likes pictures, here’s a few.
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nsracing Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2003 Posts: 9479 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:38 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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You can bring that down to me and I will help you overhaul it. Probably just needs cleaning and a fresh valve/seat grind. I just cleaned out my jetwasher other day - surprised how much muck was in there.
I have to make a trip down to TX to deliver a mill and flywheel grinder. I am upgrading to a different milling machine this summer.
The dynamic balancer is down for few days -waiting on fresh batteries.
Overhauls I can handle. But had to turn down 3 engine jobs this month coz they are from scratch and lots of machining. I cannot take a job like that if I don't have a mill running. Maybe later in the year I can.
I have VanNorman boring bar on stand as backup -in case. But I will limit the bore work to cases only.
Only thing w/ your engine - will probably need to recheck the rocker geometry. Possibly cut fresh pushrods if geometry is not perfect.
YOu can PM me. |
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NJ John Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2007 Posts: 2224 Location: HdG, MD & NJ
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:59 am Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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That Bradley is pretty cool and was probably a blast to race. _________________ 1973 standard, yellow, lowered, 3” narrowed front, 1600 blo-thru turbo w/single dell 15.4@86, so far
11.41 et buggy. Long gone
Let’s go O’s! Let’s go O’s!
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nsracing Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2003 Posts: 9479 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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The car does look like an SCCA racer in modified. Them tires are not for hill-climbs. |
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Bonesberg55 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 1270
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for an engine builder in northeast. |
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Barry Goldwater had a Bradley GT. I think it was metalflake red. |
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