Studebaker66 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 I am in the process of having my 1931 President sedan engine rebuilt. Just learned the head was previously repaired and is now again cracked running from one combustion chamber to the adjoining one across the head bolt hole. Not repairable. Looking for a usable President head. Please contact me if you have one or have any leads. Thank you! Ed W wewenger@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 You can also use a Pierce 8 head, there are some cosmetic differences but some models fit perfectly. There are some floating around… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Devoe Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Studebaker66 said: I am in the process of having my 1931 President sedan engine rebuilt. Just learned the head was previously repaired and is now again cracked running from one combustion chamber to the adjoining one across the head bolt hole. Not repairable. Looking for a usable President head. Please contact me if you have one or have any leads. Thank you! Ed W wewenger@comcast.net Ed, I'm interested in who is doing the engine for you. Or, are you doing the work yourself? I'm interested in getting my 31 six rebuilt, but there's not a lot of shops willing to take it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Ed, Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlightcoupe Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) Ed's in Chambersburg, Pa. Probably best to use the email address he provided. Edited March 23, 2022 by starlightcoupe (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Call 413-543-9017 and ask for John.......he had a head in the shop a while back for sale...........leave a message slowly and clearly with a number......repeating it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker66 Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Tom Devoe said: Ed, I'm interested in who is doing the engine for you. Or, are you doing the work yourself? I'm interested in getting my 31 six rebuilt, but there's not a lot of shops willing to take it on. Hi Tom, LaSalle Engineering in Breezewood, PA. Not without issues finding a place to do babiting, place to make oversize pistons, round up other parts - slow process. They do all machine work in house. They also do racing engines and diesel engines. Owner Chuck seems knowledgeable and is quite friendly. I chose them as they did a 1930's Chevrolet engine for a friend promptly and reasonably. Mine not so prompt. Do not know the reasonable part yet. Ed Wenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axial_Flow Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 19 hours ago, Studebaker66 said: Hi Tom, LaSalle Engineering in Breezewood, PA. Not without issues finding a place to do babiting, place to make oversize pistons, round up other parts - slow process. They do all machine work in house. They also do racing engines and diesel engines. Owner Chuck seems knowledgeable and is quite friendly. I chose them as they did a 1930's Chevrolet engine for a friend promptly and reasonably. Mine not so prompt. Do not know the reasonable part yet. Ed Wenger Hi Ed, I am from East Berlin, just an hour east of you. Where did you end up getting your babbit, and pistons from? Kind regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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