Pietenpol-List: Engine builders

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:51 am

Original Posted By: HelsperSew(at)aol.com
I recently contacted a Model A engine builder about building up an enginefor my Piet with a few mods for extra power (heads, bearings and so forth)They declined because their insurance would not allow them to build anengine for an aircraft. I assume others have had that problem as well . Doyou simply neglect to mention that the engine is intended for an aircraft oris there someone put there who will build an engine up for a Piet? I wanteda shop that does A engines all the time, has the speed mod bits and can dynothe resulting engine.Bob________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:38 am

Original Posted By: "Rick Holland"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Engine buildersBob,I got mine built-up by Antique Engine Rebuilder's in Skokie Illinois. The prop's name is Rich Faluca. This guy is very well known among the Model A autorestorers. He was very cooperative and knowledgeable on the Pietenpols, and even pulled out his set of Piet plans when I was there. That is all he does isrebuild antique auto engines. He will willingly answer all your questions. He was able to supply an aluminum cam gear, chevy pistons, rebuilt cam shaft, and counter-weighted crankshaft. He drilled and tapped the hole that goes downand out of the valve chamber. He also can include modern insert bearings all around. Also modern piston rods. He also supplied a rebuilt oil pump. I have not run my engine yet but it feels good so far. He has a websight. _http://www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com/ Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL._ (http://www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com/) ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:56:22 -0600

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:55 pm

Original Posted By: santiago morete

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:51 pm

Original Posted By: HelsperSew(at)aol.com
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Engine buildersSantiago,In the attached foto, in the lower right hand corner is shown the hole/fitting I am referring to. It is shown on the 1933 plans. Write back withquestions if this is not clear.Amigos,Dan________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:54 pm

Original Posted By: "Tom Stinemetze"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Engine buildersSantiago,Ken Perkins (Model A guru) recommends the aluminum cam gear. This can be obtained at Snyder's Antique Auto Parts. _http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/_ (http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/) Dan HelsperPoplar Grove, IL.________________________________________________________________________________

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:16 pm

Original Posted By: "KMHeide, BA, CPO, FAAOP"

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:54 am

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Perfect! Thanks. -----Original Message-----

matronics · Post by **matronics** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:31 am

Original Posted By: "PatrickW"
----- http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=177572 Hello Mark. If your interested in a Piet here is a project for sale north of you a ways. The problem with this one is that i don't believe there are any builder logs. Steve Singleton________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Engine builders

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