Original Posted By: ken anderson
Subject: Pietenpol-List: found on craigslist
Pietenpol-List: found on craigslist
Re: Pietenpol-List: found on craigslist
Original Posted By: Tim Willis
> Re: Pietenpol-List: found on craigslist
Original Posted By: Jeff Boatright
Pietenpol-List: Re: found on craigslist
Original Posted By: John Hofmann
Having rebuilt more than a few Model A and Model T engines, I can tell you thatthere are virtually no interchangeable parts between the two with the exceptionof a few bolts. The '28 engine, if original, has a forged steel crankshaftwhere the '29-'31's had cast cranks. The forged crank is much stronger and lighteras well, since it's not as massive; a good choice for a Piet. However whoknows if a rebuilt engine still has the original crank; most likely not. I wouldthink it wise to gather the parts and rebuild the engine yourself farmingout the machine work as needed. There is about $1,000. in bearing and machinework in the "A". Parts; I'm not sure about current prices on these, but that muchmore should buy whats needed along with an aluminum head. A re-buildable block,crank, rods and cam shouldn't be more than $500. if that much. So you nowhave the $2,500. in an engine that you know what's inside.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Having rebuilt more than a few Model A and Model T engines, I can tell you thatthere are virtually no interchangeable parts between the two with the exceptionof a few bolts. The '28 engine, if original, has a forged steel crankshaftwhere the '29-'31's had cast cranks. The forged crank is much stronger and lighteras well, since it's not as massive; a good choice for a Piet. However whoknows if a rebuilt engine still has the original crank; most likely not. I wouldthink it wise to gather the parts and rebuild the engine yourself farmingout the machine work as needed. There is about $1,000. in bearing and machinework in the "A". Parts; I'm not sure about current prices on these, but that muchmore should buy whats needed along with an aluminum head. A re-buildable block,crank, rods and cam shouldn't be more than $500. if that much. So you nowhave the $2,500. in an engine that you know what's inside.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________