About
Renaissance man, Dominic takes the road less traveled. He spent his first 5 years living in a barge, turned houseboat. He played with wrenches-and pipes as a toddler. His Dad, was a shipwright. From a chainsaw & lawnmower business in his youth-to marine mechanics; Dominic has 35 years of engine experience.
He is a master mechanic, and machinist. A craftsman, who is uncompromising on detail and design. He specializes in repairing, and rebuilding various types of diesel and some gas style engines. Dominic, is a Liberty V-12 expert. He has rebuilt well over a dozen, to date. He’s developed his own line of replacement parts, and bearings. Since, much of the Liberty parts are obsolete, being 100+ old. Dominic, has a collection of Liberty V-12 and parts. He also collects engines: Hicks Marine, San Francisco Standard Marine, Union Gas, Fairbanks Morris, Galaway Associated, International Harvester, Palmer, Holt…and the random 392 Hemi! Also, in his collection are various antique Detroit Diesels.
From obscure, rare engines to modern diesel engines-he thrives on making stuff “run”. Called home to the coast, he recently relocated to Astoria, Oregon. He resides with his artist wife and teenage daughter, where they can hear the barking seal lions. He hopes to learn the banjo, someday!
Work History
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics- 1990-1991 *airframe & powerplant licensed
List Marine Inc. 1989-1993
Richmond Boat Works 1993-1994
Independant logging & farm equipment 1999-present
Speedy Marine 1993-1999
Speedy Diesel & Machine 2000-present
Skills
Master machinist & metal fabricator
Custom made rod bearings/main bearings & bolts
Certified Detroit Diesel overhaul & repair 25 years experience
Vintage engine expert & aficionado
12 yrs experience Liberty V12 engine-and related components
Engine beds, metal & wood
Welder mig, tig & stick
Electrical & fuel systems
Projects
Ami Anne/ engine overhaul
Pioneer on new process, for mfg of steel babbitt bearings
MFG of new valves & guides-Liberty 12 engine
1946 Dodge Diesel Rat Rod
1939 Dodge Diesel rat rod
1960 XLCH Flat Track HD\
Lister Low Speed Diesel Generators