clintonnut 126 #1 Posted April 11, 2010 Today we sandblasted the blocks and polished the ports as well as clean any flashing off the blocks. I wish I had before pictures of them but here's what I currently have for pictures: Pile of odds and ends to be blasted: Blocks cleaned: Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #2 Posted April 11, 2010 Good start, I know you'll make them right. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,536 #3 Posted April 12, 2010 Charlie, Looking good !! Can't wait to see one on the 55!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #4 Posted April 12, 2010 Charlie,when I need a Clinton rebuilt I know who to call Nice work,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #5 Posted April 14, 2010 Charlie, I didn't see this till Steve just mentioned it to me. Looks like a good start Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #6 Posted April 15, 2010 Oh no..I'm seeing double!! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #7 Posted June 16, 2010 Here's the parts that will go into them ALL parts are NEW!!! NOS!!! Picking up crank bearings tomorrow. Grinding the tappets as I type! Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #8 Posted June 16, 2010 Awesome Charlie . Can't wait to see and here them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #9 Posted June 20, 2010 Shortblocks assembled and painted with the rest of the metal for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #10 Posted June 20, 2010 :thanks: you are doing fine work on those engines I had an 18 inch lawn mower that had a 2 cycle engine Clinton. Had to mix 30 weight oil with the gas in those days, (late 50s). Chas :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #11 Posted June 21, 2010 As always excellent work Charlie....... I look forward to meeting you for the first time in a couple of days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #12 Posted June 21, 2010 Them clintons are looking great,nice work!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #13 Posted June 24, 2010 Got Jeff's engine running today. Steve's is almost there. Both will be running and ready for the show before NOON tomorrow. Jeff's runs great and just needs a little more carb tweaking but was broken in and started on the 2nd pull. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #14 Posted July 23, 2010 Just an update. Charlie and his dad Paul delivered the two engine to Steve and I at the show. Let me tell you if you ever need a Clinton Engine rebuilt, these are the guys to see. They are first class, top notch all the way. My engine runs fantastic. Here are before and after pictures: Thanks guys, you are the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #15 Posted July 23, 2010 Very nice indeed! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse man 56 #16 Posted July 23, 2010 Nice looking clintons :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #17 Posted July 23, 2010 Great job!! That looks awesome. I seen John's (Wallfish's) Clinton that Charlie and his dad did last year. This is just the same. Very consistant work. Thumbs up all the way. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #18 Posted July 23, 2010 I will have to agree and say Charlie and Paul are top notch. Without there help I wouldn't have been able to rebiuld my Clintons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #19 Posted July 23, 2010 How much for a rebuild? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #20 Posted July 23, 2010 With a core motor it is $350 without it is $400 Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
