Found my old 40 and bought it back, but….. (1 Viewer)

[BBQ BOY]

It has a broken crankshaft. It has had a frame-off restoration since I owned it. The owner didnt feel like dealing with it, so he contacted me and asked if I wanted to buy it back after months of trying to find it. Of course after seeing it and the amount of work he out into it….I said yes.
Now, the question. Re-build the existing motor, or buy a rebuilt ‘87 2F long block from a. Very reputable Cruiser tech for $5k. If that is the case, I will have to pull off the flywheel, harmonic balancer, distributor, valve cover, fuel pump, rocker arms, manifold. It is basically a long block with sheet metal covers installed.
The rebuilt engine comes with new water pump, oil pump, new camshaft & cam bearings, new con rod & main bearings, reman head. New pistons & rings. Of course its had a paint job. David Benke seems to think he can rebuild the existing 2F.
Thoughts and opinions?

 

[BBQ BOY]

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[ErikinSC]

It’s just a decision of time and money. Marshall has a 2F I delivered to him for a rebuild (mine has low compression) plus adding several bells and whistles. I also considered @dbenke , but he wasn’t settled into his new place last year.

You’re a BBQ guy, this should be easy. Take the time and have it rebuilt or just spend the money and (hopefully) enjoy it sooner… just remember, everybody is short handed, and most things will take (slightly?) longer than expected.

 

[greenseaman]

Good luck!!

 

[CharlestonG8R]

I vote brand new long block. I’m skeptical that the original block came away unscathed after a crankshaft failure. I’m kind of a cynic, though, and just want you back in a cruiser as quickly as possible.

 

[BBQ BOY]

I vote brand new long block. I’m skeptical that the original block came away unscathed after a crankshaft failure. I’m kind of a cynic, though, and just want you back in a cruiser as quickly as possible.

I hold the same opinon. I wonder “what else is the issue”