Schap's Automotive Machine

Schap's Automotive Machine Serving Cowlitz County with quality automotive machine shop services for over 60 years.

This is the oldest engine I've worked on now. 103 years old. Model T Ford.
04/02/2026

This is the oldest engine I've worked on now. 103 years old. Model T Ford.

03/30/2026

292 Ford ran in for a 56 Merc🤙

So far I haven't followed a single machine shop that I didn't find crap work. I won't say a name but they are in Gresham...
02/18/2026

So far I haven't followed a single machine shop that I didn't find crap work. I won't say a name but they are in Gresham Or. Stripped some 429 ford heads down to find they installed positive valve stem seals as umbrella seals lol then they didn't install hard seats for the exhaust that the customer paid for. Also cheap valves,springs and retainers.

Second head the same as the first.
02/06/2026

Second head the same as the first.

Now it's perfect!
02/06/2026

Now it's perfect!

This is why you surface your brand new cylinder heads. .004" low on one corner.
02/06/2026

This is why you surface your brand new cylinder heads. .004" low on one corner.

01/26/2026

The 480ci 427FE is finally going home.This was one crazy project. Can't wait to see it make some passes.

6hrs but this little stroker Chevy is ready for the streets. This is why aftermarket cranks are by the hr. The weight ju...
11/01/2025

6hrs but this little stroker Chevy is ready for the streets. This is why aftermarket cranks are by the hr. The weight jumps around after you start getting close. After I dropped below 3g it started moving 30 degrees as I crept up on being under 2g. Really under 4g is fine for a low rpm street killer. But I like to get under 2g and it required a full hr to get the separation back but now it's perfect. Front is 1.82g@ 179* Rear is 1.69g @ 0*

This is what you get from the builder that will do it cheap. This crank was installed like this in a engine by thel do i...
10/01/2025

This is what you get from the builder that will do it cheap. This crank was installed like this in a engine by thel do it cheaper guy.

Intake seats are done. On to the exhaust. I'll tell you what. If your having head work done and your machine shop isn't ...
09/18/2025

Intake seats are done. On to the exhaust. I'll tell you what. If your having head work done and your machine shop isn't finishing with stones your not getting what your paying for. Not a single head shop will cut a seat perfect and leave a great finish like a fresh stone.

Today's extremely cool project!
09/17/2025

Today's extremely cool project!

Passenger side done. On to drivers side.
08/29/2025

Passenger side done. On to drivers side.

Address

Longview, WA
98632

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13604237821

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