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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 12:24 PM
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Hello

I am new to the forum and need some guidance. Can you recommend a mechanic that can take a look at a 1936 VD engine near northern Virginia (Vienna, Falls Church, etc.)?

The engine seems to be complete and it is clean, but some gear bushings seem loose and there might be other stuff I do not even realize need work.

I'd like to work with a local mechanic with flathead knowledge and experience and see what needs to be done to make the engine ready to start.

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We are not in that area, but we still to this day average 1-2 of those per year here.
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