Roy Haynes Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Continental engine or Liberty Automobile engine is similar to the engine in my Haynes car. Each of these appear to have a blind jug removable head. I am thinking I may be able to use one of these in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageRacingCar Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I have a REO 6 cyl, I think is 1926/1928 aprox let me know if it could work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hello. Thank you. I am not real sure of what I think i’m even asking for. I found the 26 28 REO engine on the internet looking to be somewhat similar to my Haynes engine. I guess my first questions might be, can you provide some pictures. is your engine able to run. ( Not knowing if it will match up to my transmission) Is there a trans on or available for it. Is shipping available to Iowa. And then how much you are asking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageRacingCar Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Roy Haynes said: Hello. Thank you. I am not real sure of what I think i’m even asking for. I found the 26 28 REO engine on the internet looking to be somewhat similar to my Haynes engine. I guess my first questions might be, can you provide some pictures. is your engine able to run. ( Not knowing if it will match up to my transmission) Is there a trans on or available for it. Is shipping available to Iowa. And then how much you are asking for it. Hello Roy I bought the complete drive train from a REO 6 for a speedster project. I dont think I gona use it. engine spins, is complete. It will take me some work to take it out of the rack where I store it, but if you think you could use it, I ll take it out and send you a picture. Engine and Trans $1500. I can send it to IOWA...I think I can get a good shipping rate or I can strap it to a pallet and you take care of shipping. let me know..Happy to help. Fred Edited December 7, 2023 by VintageRacingCar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Fred, all sounds pretty good, though still mighty unsure of the idea of how to replace and what to replace the ruined engine with. I am in this venture with my son who I will share this info and get back with you. Thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 You say the engine is ruined? How so? You might be amazed at what a good shop can rebuild. Of course, you might be shocked at the cost also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 I think you are right. The blind jug/head shows many freeze cracks and severe deterioration of wide open holes of more than three inches diameter at some of the crack spots. We really haven’t looked into repair thinking about cost verses replacement of entire engine/trans. We probably should actually check the repair route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Hey Fred, Talked it over with my son and we are thinking we should look further into the repair of the Blind Jug/Head if the repair is possible. If the repair is not possible we are thinking the Continental 7N is a better match, If one can be found. If you don’t mind maybe we can keep you in mind if at some point we are unable to accomplish anything. Thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 @edinmass has contact info for an excellent cast iron repair shop. You should PM him for details. Good luck with your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Water jacket freeze cracks usually do not do major damage to cylinders or valve areas. However, it would have to be closely inspected to know for certain that they were okay. Usually, freeze cracks and even missing chunks can be repaired by someone that knows the right ways to do so. However, be sure they are highly recommended by experts in the know! A ham-handed hack can do a lot of damage in the attempt to do the repairs. There are only a few people in the country good enough to be trusted. I knew a couple people some years ago, but do not think they are still available, and I don't have any good recommendations at this time. I have done a fair amount of cast iron repair myself. I have done some good work I am proud of? And I have done some cheap and dirty repairs (simple repairs on cars not worth the expense or time, like a model T Ford engine block) that I would prefer to not admit to. So I know my way around it a bit. I will not do such repairs for others as frankly I am NOT good enough. Maybe later I will tell the incredible tale of what can actually be done by someone that knows what they are doing and doing it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Haynes Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Hi Wayne, thank you for your comments. I think I can relate to your story with remembering some of my own experiences. I am now in contact with another gentleman who has also been down this road. The information I am getting here has really been helpful. Thanks again. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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