Looper FD 67 Build Information
Roger,
Congratulations on your purchase of the Looper, #FD67. I do have the original Quincy Welding engine record books that my father, O. F. Christner, handed off to me and I did verify that your engine was originally built for Phil Crown. It was manufactured in April of 1966. The block was probably machined by Gene East, who also frequents this board.
The original bore was 2.455 . The piston specs are .905 - 20, 15 degrees, L ring POB.
There is a gentleman in Wisconsin by the name of Richard Ollhoff, that I consider to be one of the top gurus of Looper restorations & collections. He has many of the original Quincy patterns and an absolutely awesome collection of restored Loopers, including some extremely rare R&D Quincy engines. Richard also manufactures many of the original parts and castings for the Quincy Loopers and produces a re-created 60 ci Looper engine for sale.
I talked with Richard and he said I can put his phone number up here for you and other Looper enthusiasts. His home number is 715-453-0741 and his cell number is 715-218-1615.
Good luck with your Looper restoration & welcome to the club.
thanks,
Paul A Christner