Seeking recommnedations for an engine rebuilder in Germany or Europe

Give this guy a call.
https://www.jaeckel-partner.de/en/detomaso

I have bought parts from him in the past. He was helpful. I think that he could help.

I consulted Jaeckel for a machinist, he told me a certainly very competent but VERY VERY expensive, almost twice as expensive as the Belgian machinists.

Are you looking for a machinist for machining operations or a mechanic to rebuild the engine?

I need an engine builder that has experience with 351c. He should plan and execute the work.
I want a ready to instal engine. I heard of Willy Bauer in Mainz and Roland in Hamburg.Any others?

Yankee motors in Nürnberg, Matthias G had his block machined there.

http://www.yankeemotors.com/wp/de/start/

Yes. Heard of them. Will enquire if they also modify Clevelands.

I think so, and then following George's directions, you know pretty much what to do, 350 HP is easy to get, there is no need to change much.

Hi
I can recommend Yankee Motors in Nürnberg. They do ONLY US Motors incl. Clevelands

They did my motor..block, crank, flywheel, added the additional oil restrictors, all fully build based on my parts. Bore only 4.02!!! on Ross custom pistons. Build the engine, validated via "schleppen" and measuring the electric power consumption, and oil pressure.
You can bring your own parts or have them do it all, the latter gives you warranty.

Did ship motor by fright ap 100€. The Geschäftsführer is Mr. Müller, good guy and very knowledgeable, give him my regards.
The senior mechanics is also Mr. Müller (II).

give me a call for more info.. 0152 0309 2434

Matthias

Best is

http://www.kmsracingengines.com/contact.html

You need to give engine to specialist, not to a company who sell spark plugs

They look good for stock engines

http://www.yankeemotors.com/wp...short-block-engines/

And do you know a good machinist, not an engine builder, in the north of France, in Belgium, in Germany not too far from the French border or in the Netherlands?
I'm talking about a machinist who stalls on the crankshaft and uses a torque plate to bore and honer the cylinders of the minimum possible amount.

I prefer to pay more but have perfect job, cheap is always expensive

Yes I agree the price must be correct of course to have a good job but excuse my bad anglish I didn't mean the minimum amount of euros but the minimum quantity of cast iron to remove, only 0.010" if possible.

Address: Maastrichtersteenweg 207, 3700 Tongeren, Belgium
Phone: +32 12 23 23 12

John Sleith race cars in Doncaster England.

Address, Carr Grange Farm
Doncaster
DN12 2AQ
England

Years of experience of V8 american engines and a good Man too.

Rene have you considered having the engine machine work done here in the USA and then shipped a parts to you? Based upon your request it appears that you prefer to check and assemble the engine yourself. This is the route that I took (minus the overseas shipping). I had all the machine work such as Sonic check bores, Bore/Hone Cylinders, Aligh hone mains, balance rotating assembly, etc. done locally in So Cal. Once all the machine work was done I mocked everything up to check things such as bearing clearances etc. I even did the George Pence recommended lifter bore bushing / oil restrictor modifications. The engine has been on the road for the last 5 years with no problem. Just my 2 cents.

ThaThat's exactly it, I only need a machinist, I chose the parts myself, taking a lot of inspiration from George's advices, and I'll do the reassembly myself too.

BUT,
- Shipping costs between France and the US and return for an object as heavy as a block engine + crankshaft + cylinder heads, +, +, + .... are very high

- if, when I measure all clearances there is a problem, I can hardly return the block or a head to the US.

This is well a shame because I think you have many more good machinists in the US than in Europe and especially in France. I think it's due to the fact that in Europe we have the right to change very little about our cars and even nothing at all in France and moreover qualified manpower becomes very rare, garages do not do more than standard trade with factory-rebuilt engines because they no longer have workers who are able to dismantle and rebuild an engine.

Rene, Keep looking there has to be at least one decent machine shop in Europe. As long as the machine shop can maintain proper tolerances you should be fine. You don't need a racing engine expert as long as you have the tools and knowledge to check all clearances etc. Go for it. I'm sure you will be successful.

Just think how us Americans felt when we first encountered the Maserati Bora's LHM hydraulic system. There were few people qualified to work on them. I have heard many stories of owners topping off the LHM tank with green coolant. Sheesh......

Yes, of course there must still be some, I just have to find it. For example I have not yet found one that uses a pressure plate to bore the cylinders .....

My problem also is that if I had the machines I could do the work and I have a little hard to trust.

For the LHM, it must be said that this is not what the Europeans, the French in this case, have done better (I have never been a fan of Citroën )

quote:

Originally posted by Olczyk:
Address: Maastrichtersteenweg 207, 3700 Tongeren, Belgium
Phone: +32 12 23 23 12

I managed to reach him on the phone, there is 8 months of waiting, I'm not extremely rushed but 8 months is too much.

Another address?

Good people are busy....Lol

Yes, he should hire.

Lol , i will tell him

If you need a good mechanic I can give you an address from a very good friend of mine
who can may help you. He is supporting me at my car very often and has the experience working
on Panteras for a fair price.

Regards Marc

Try this in Italy if distance is acceptable, they're very competent.
1.
http://www.moreschi.info
2.
Other one is Ismo Sabatini group in Modena
AUTOFFICINA AUTOELITE
S.S. 467, n°210 - 41040 Spezzano di Fiorano (MO)
Tel: +39 536 845324 - Fax: +39 536 920048
www.autoelite.org

Ciao.