The Engine Works

The Engine Works I am an engine builder with 36 years experience in the industry engine reconditioning.

We often see this problem when a V8 has the block and heads milled but the intake manifold is not machined to suit. Afte...
24/02/2026

We often see this problem when a V8 has the block and heads milled but the intake manifold is not machined to suit. After milling, the ports lined up correctly and the crush on the end seals was good too.

When you can't find the parts you need, you need to adapt the parts that are available.
29/01/2026

When you can't find the parts you need, you need to adapt the parts that are available.

1932 Packard V12 on the dyno.
20/06/2025

1932 Packard V12 on the dyno.

New shop made leakdown tester (differential flow meter). Gives stable repeatable readings.
11/03/2025

New shop made leakdown tester (differential flow meter). Gives stable repeatable readings.

Carter WCFB throttle housing that needed milling. From a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere.
20/02/2025

Carter WCFB throttle housing that needed milling. From a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere.

This was much easier than using the die grinder to open up the manifold.
20/02/2025

This was much easier than using the die grinder to open up the manifold.

Gearbox rebuild for a 1954 Alvis. It's different to see herringbone gears in a car gearbox.
09/09/2024

Gearbox rebuild for a 1954 Alvis. It's different to see herringbone gears in a car gearbox.

An 855 Cummins run in and tested on the dyno ready to be refitted to a log hauler.
13/07/2024

An 855 Cummins run in and tested on the dyno ready to be refitted to a log hauler.

A pair of Cat 3116 marine engines that have been tested, run in and had their horsepower ratings verified on the dyno. N...
24/05/2024

A pair of Cat 3116 marine engines that have been tested, run in and had their horsepower ratings verified on the dyno. Next stop is the painters before going back to the vessel in Fiji.

Aurora Australis outside the workshop tonight.
11/05/2024

Aurora Australis outside the workshop tonight.

This is a 265 Hemi I built to run mainly on LPG. The initial start up and timing are sorted and the car is nearly ready ...
11/04/2024

This is a 265 Hemi I built to run mainly on LPG. The initial start up and timing are sorted and the car is nearly ready to go back into service as a daily driver.

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Motupiko
Nelson
7072

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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