| oakhurst | -- 09-29-2014 @ 2:34 PM |
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I have access to what is represented as a new French flathead, Motor (still partially wrapped) appears to be complete, carb (Solex?), generator, starter, distributor, 6 blade fan. I understand these had a boss giving access to use a governor. Would this be a practical replacement motor for my 1936? Any idea of the value? SF Flatheads in Sacramento CA says they get $3 to $4K for a bare block. A complete motor built by others could be as much as $13K. Should I follow up on the motor?
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| supereal | -- 09-29-2014 @ 7:06 PM |
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If the block is sound, full rebuilds at our shop cost about $5,000. This includes boring and/or honing, new valves and seats, new valve springs and adjustable lifters, renewed rod and main bearings, and piston rings. The French engines are not exact duplicates, and have 24 stud heads. I assume your '36 still has a 21 stud engine. I'd shop around before laying out thirteen grand.
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| oakhurst | -- 09-30-2014 @ 7:16 AM |
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I can buy this motor for under $3K. Do I even want it? I just have a hard time passing up a bargain.
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| TomO | -- 10-01-2014 @ 7:36 AM |
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You can buy a LB block for less than $1,500. I know of one for sale for less than $1,000. The hot rodders like the French engine, so I would go to the HAMB to get their opinion. Tom
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