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05-08-2013, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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where to find pistons
I am in process of rebuilding a 59AB motor. 3.187 bore needs to be bored to +.040 or +.060
Std crank needs to be turned 10/10 Question is where can I find these pistons, rods and main bearing in stock? Which manufacture is best? 3 ring or 4 ring? highway and town driving. |
05-08-2013, 11:00 AM | #2 |
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Re: where to find pistons
Try EGGE Machine, they should be able to help, maybe Mac's too.
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05-08-2013, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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Re: where to find pistons
3 ring
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05-08-2013, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: where to find pistons
4 ring
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05-08-2013, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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Re: where to find pistons
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05-08-2013, 02:57 PM | #6 |
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eeny, meeny miny, moe... (I'd question, and give some thought to, that 'std' crank. Some builders suggest considering an 8BA crank (& rods). My local builder even provides the 8BA crank for free, but still need to pay for 8BA rods, and turning.) |
05-08-2013, 03:23 PM | #7 |
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Re: where to find pistons
I used EGGE pistons on my last 2 builds. Not sure if they have 3 ring ones for 59ab. 4 rings are fine for street guys. Now, why do you have to bore from stock 40 or 60? I hope you are not thinking big bores will add to performance. Your machine guy should have the pistons in hand before honing. They do vary a bit sometimes.
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05-08-2013, 03:27 PM | #8 |
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Re: where to find pistons
The 59 and earlier engines use "Floating rod bearing" which are quite expensive and need to be fit to the crank. Original 4 ring pistons can be had from Job lot and others. These will keep you engine in Balance , for your application. Converting to an 8BA crank and rods maybe just as expensive. Ask your machine shop if they are fimilar with floating bearings.
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05-08-2013, 05:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: where to find pistons
Macs has them in all sizes up to .040, rings too, 1 800 777 0948, so does speedway, dont have there #, but van pelt will have the best information and the highest quality parts, give him a call first, 1 800 299 7496
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05-08-2013, 05:23 PM | #10 |
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Re: where to find pistons
3 ring or 4 ring makes little difference in a street engine. My near stock C59A has 3 ring pistons. There are other options than .040 and .060, for instance my engine is .045, I had no trouble getting rings, and there's a brand new set same size complete, pistons, rings, pins on a local auction site here in New Zealand. A company in US called H&H would be a good place to start.
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05-08-2013, 09:30 PM | #11 |
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Re: where to find pistons
Just order up a set of silvolite 1058 pistons and you will be good to go.Silvolite keith black know how to make pistons.They have bin in business for a long time and are a good supplier.
http://www.kb-silvolite.com/silv-o-l...hp?sort=S_Part R |
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