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stev1955

I'm looking to get the engine rebuilt in our '30 Essex and need some recommendations. We had what appears bad lubrication to the rear of the engine and had a rod bearing melt out and who knows what else. I'm hoping someone has some ideas of who can rebuild this type of engine in eastern PA, NJ, that area. I really don't want to ship it if I don't have to. But all recommendations are appreciated. Thanks.

Ol racer

FYI

Ireland Machine Erie Pa @ 814 453 4477 Ask for John Ireland
They specialize in Antique Engines

PAULARGETYPE

have you tryed charlie salvano in holbrook, ny. or mike gajdek in parsippany, nj both are good guys and do a lot of resto work for many heters also doug wildrick in ind.

stev1955

Thanks for all the names. I have spoken to Mike Gajdek and unfortunately he is booked up for the next year or so. I'll make some more calls.

46HudsonPU

Doug Wildrick will be @ Fall Hershey (Fall Hershey is 10-13 Oct), so is most likely traveling or in transit at this time...

Website: http://www.wildrickrestoration.com/
His Cell - also listed on his webpage: 317-847-1720
Email: drdoug96 at Comcast dot net

Kdancy

Another shop in the north east that has a good reputation-- they did David McWalter's 32 Terraplane I believe.
http://www.jandm-machine.com/
J& M Machine Company
40 Mt. Vickery Road,
Southborough, MA 01772

We do 99% of the work in house. Many of the engines we remanufacture are upgraded to modern standards. Drastic improvements are made, such as hardened valve seats and better quality tin based babbit bearing materials to endure today's driving needs. Whether it is a pre teens, or late model engine, we can handle them all. From Babbit bearings, Block work, Balancing, Crack repair, Cylinder heads, Crankshaft grinding /Welding, Line boring, as well as manufacturing capabilities. We can handle your restoration project with ease.
aera logo, engine rebuilders association

J&M Machine Company is proud to be a member of AERA, the Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association, a not-for-profit trade association serving the engine rebuilder/remanufacturing industry, machine shops, equipment, parts and services suppliers since 1922.

stev1955

Thanks all.

bigboy308

Continuing---How about machine shops WEST of the Mississippi? Anyone around that someone has had a good experience with? I am looking for someone in the Pacific Northwest but can travel!!

THANX!!

DocHubler

Bigboy308,

There are quite a few shops around, even in your area I'm sure. Around the Tri-Cities, I've had pretty good luck with most shops - they seem to be located over in Pasco. Just took the head/valves in to be checked for my Oldsmobile Toronado 425; It was actually all in good shape anyway, but was cleaned, vacuum tested, and valve seals replaced for $70.

I had the babbit bearings redone on my 1941 splasher six years ago by Strong Engine near Spokane, WA. The owner Rick Carnegie seems like a nice guy, but also knowledgeable on a broad variety of engines. He has some very old Ford engines he has restored, but he also has done the high end stuff like Cord and Cadillac engines from the 20s and 30s. Took me years to get the engine back together myself, but that is done now. Still haven't run the engine, but it's coming soon. Perhaps you could ask Fred Conners (NW member) if you are re-doing a stepdown engine.

http://www.manta.com/c/mm588pd/strong-engine

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