We undertake restoration and repair work on most makes of vintage cars.

To date we have carried out engine work on the following:-

• Ford Model A
• Ford Model B
• Ford Model T
• Ford V8
• Packard
• Pierce Arrow
• Lincoln
• Alvis
• Morris
• Austin
• Stutz
• Jaguar
• Ford 8HP
• Ford 10HP
• Ford 100E
• Chrysler
• Pontiac
• Buick
• Lancia Lambda
• Vauxhall
• Buggati
• King
• Zodiac
• Lister Petter
• Hudson
• Bentley
• And a variety of Ford vintage tractors and machinery

We can arrange collection and delivery of your vehicle.

We can build your engine to the standard or to a competition specification. We can build or recondition your engine so it conforms to VSCC standards/specifications.

We have also designed and manufactured parts for Ford cars including shock absorbers, IOE alloy cylinder head and close ratio gear sets.

We offer rebuilds on axles, steering boxes and gearboxes. We can repair or refurbish any mechanical component.

Belcher Engineering Ltd –
Competition Model A Engine -
SIDE VALVE
RPM = 4,100
86BHP @ 3500RPM
158ft of torque @ 1500RPM

• Bored + .100”
• Line bored to take shell bearings
• Off centre studs on mains to allow Model B counter balanced crankshaft to be fitted
• Crankshaft crossed drilled
• Shell bearing con rods
• High pressure oil pump and adjustable relief valve
• Full flow oil filter pressure system which pumps oil direct to the main bearings
• Rope seal on rear mains
• Mild camshaft grind
• Straight stem valves and bronze valve guides
• Oversize and ported inlets
• Lightened and balanced flywheel and crankshaft
• Modified for V8 clutch
• Thomas 7-1 Head
• Scolded Dog inlet manifold with down draft or SU carburettor
• Thomas 4 branch tube exhaust manifold
• Aluminium cam gear and modifications for rev counter drive
• VSCC eligible

Belcher Engineering Ltd-
Competition Inlet Over Exhaust Riley Engine
Brake horse power = 102
Torque = 178ft lbs @ 2200RPM
Maximum RPM = 4100

• A 1930 and earlier Model A Engine fitted with a Model B crank shaft
• Line bored shell bearings conversion to rods and mains
• Cross drilled crank shaft
• Lightened flywheel
• Fully balanced
• Mild camshaft
• Riley Overhead valve - 2 valve head making 3 valves per cylinder
• Fully adjustable pressure relief
• Twin downdraft Zenith carbs
• 4 branch balanced exhaust manifolds
• VSCC eligible

Belcher Engineering Ltd –
Inlet Over Exhaust Head for either a Model A or Model B Engine
based on a pre-1930 design
‘ GEM POWER’

This engine is the same as the competition IOE Riley engine (spec above) but it has twin SU carburettors and a MAG ignition.
115BHP 196lb torque

Belcher Engineering Ltd – Close Ratio Gears
We have two types of close ratio gears available for the Ford Model A Gearbox

Ideal for Trial Cars and Sprint Events
All gears have been made from EN36 steel, case hardened and run on needle bearings.

Ratios:-
20 Tooth to 27 Tooth
1st 2.2 to 1
2nd 1.3 to 1
3rd 1 to 1

18 Tooth to 29 Tooth
1st 2.59 to 1
2nd 1.55 to 1
3rd 1 to 1

Belcher Engineering Ltd –
Ford Model A Friction Arm Shock Absorbers
• Direct replacement for the Model A Hydraulic type of shock absorber
• Fully adjustable on the friction pads
• Ideal for competition and trail cars

Belcher Engineering Ltd - Speedster

We can build speedsters to your own specification and or design. Or why not have one like our demonstrator car?

Our Speedster is based on a 1929 Model A, and is fitted with a drop 4” frame. It has an aluminium and steel construction (no fibre glass). It is fitted with our Belcher Engineering Ltd ‘GEM power engine’ (specification listed above), Belcher Engineering Ltd Close ratio gears and Belcher Engineering Ltd shock absorbers.

This car is not for the faint hearted!!