Model T Short Block Rebuild

For increased power and performance as well as increased reliablity, have us rebuild your short block.

Our Model T Short Block Rebuild Includes:

  • Disassemble, de-greasing, cleaning and inspecting of all parts including magnaflux crack testing of crankshaft and block
  • Resurfacing the head and manifold faces
  • Re-grind the crankshaft
  • Installation of unleaded valve seats and bronze valve guides
  • New alloy valves, springs, retainers and lifters
  • rebabbitted main bearings and align boring with full laminated shim stack
  • Rebabbitted connecting rods with oil dippers installed
  • Rebored to next oversize on piston bores
  • New alloy pistons and rings
  • New crank gear and aluminum camshaft gear
  • Reground cam with new cam bearings
  • Assembly and painting

Upgrade Options Include:

  • Driver grind camshaft or a new Stipe camshaft (250 or 280)
  • Chevy valve kit (using modern retainers) with stock or larger valve head diameter
  • Bronze timing gear
  • Scat crankshaft Installation

Extra cost may be required for the following:

  • Cracked block repair (price depends on the severity of the crack)
  • Cracked crankshaft
  • Unavailable or unusable cores such as the camshaft, connecting rods, main caps and bolts
  • Resleeving the cylinders
  • Helicoils for bad bolt threads and broken head bolts
  • Badly burnt or distorted manifold face

An estimate of the cost for our Model T Short Block Rebuild is $3500 (May2022)