Another Good Deed
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Another Good Deed
Just wanted to thank a fellow FTE member - Havi - I had mentioned that I was looking for a 226 flatmotor, a week or so later Scott sent me a CL link for a 226 up near Deluth MN - It was rebuilt some time ago and was sitting around in the garage $80.00 - I asked Scott to check it out - No manifolds starter gen etc, .30 over pistons turned over by hand and looked good - It also came with a extra new head and a new crankshaft still in cosmolene - He grabbed it up and took it home - He arranged shipping, boxed it up and put it in the mail all on his dime - I sent out the money + a tip, For The Fish - I will have it all in hand in Erie, PA next Mon/Tue for $181
The last engine I looked at here they wanted $400 and it was stuck
Scott went above and beyond in pulling the whole thing together:
Again
Thank You Scott
The last engine I looked at here they wanted $400 and it was stuck
Scott went above and beyond in pulling the whole thing together:
Again
Thank You Scott
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It's for the F2 - It has a slight rapping sound, front and rear seal leaking, etc
The one Scott fornd is being dropped at the machinest for a check out and fixed as needed - Next spring I'll pull the not so original one (The F2 is a 52 and should have an OHV) from the F2 and add the parts as needed, then slip the fresh one in with a possible trans swap- The the old one goes to the shop for it's turn to be rebuilt. I'll see about finding the stuff needed to make it a complete runner and figure out what I'll do with it
If I do it this way there's more of a chance to get it back on the road in under 10 years
The one Scott fornd is being dropped at the machinest for a check out and fixed as needed - Next spring I'll pull the not so original one (The F2 is a 52 and should have an OHV) from the F2 and add the parts as needed, then slip the fresh one in with a possible trans swap- The the old one goes to the shop for it's turn to be rebuilt. I'll see about finding the stuff needed to make it a complete runner and figure out what I'll do with it
If I do it this way there's more of a chance to get it back on the road in under 10 years
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Nice to know there are quality folks on this site! Good job helping a friend (that you may have never met) long distance. I had a similar experience with Josh Madsen, he went above and beyond to help me look for an express bed for my F-3, along with some other things I needed....thanks Josh!
It's folks like this that make this hobby great.
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It's folks like this that make this hobby great.
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Scott, Dick, sounds like a great deal. I'd have snapped that engine up in a sec if I saw it. I have a spare sitting in my shop for my '49 F-2, the one in the truck puffs a little and the oil pressure is a little low but she made it up and down the mountains in KY and got us back home. Those 226 flat sixes are tough little engines.
BTW, Dick has a physical connection to Scott and I'd bet he didn't even know it. I've had the pleasure of meeting both men, at different times, so I think you can say they've met through me. I love being able to meet up with FTErs whenever I get a change, either by stopping by their places on my limited travels or when the occasional FTEr stops by my place on their travels. It's always been a good experience. This is a great group of people.
BTW, Dick has a physical connection to Scott and I'd bet he didn't even know it. I've had the pleasure of meeting both men, at different times, so I think you can say they've met through me. I love being able to meet up with FTErs whenever I get a change, either by stopping by their places on my limited travels or when the occasional FTEr stops by my place on their travels. It's always been a good experience. This is a great group of people.
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Just paying it forward. A great group of guys and gals indeed, including the seller who hung onto this engine for the number of years that he did. He also has a bunch of old Power Wagons, and a '36 M&H chassis. He's one of those types that goes to auctions and buys up old stuff just so it won't go to the scrapyard. I have to admire that.
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Since this thread has turned into a "thank the good guy members" type thing I will elaborate on what I posted above.
Albqu F-1, Ross knew I was looking for a monkey face F-4 and found one almost in his back yard. Ross sent me the link and volunteered to look at it. Ross looked at the truck and I am in the process of buying it and having it shipped. A big thanks, Ross and reps to you.
Albqu F-1, Ross knew I was looking for a monkey face F-4 and found one almost in his back yard. Ross sent me the link and volunteered to look at it. Ross looked at the truck and I am in the process of buying it and having it shipped. A big thanks, Ross and reps to you.
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