I have heard a rumor that flathead pistons will fit a grey motor. Apparently they are lighter.
Anyone heard if this is true or not?
Thanks,
Dean.
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,15846.0.html (http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,15846.0.html)
A substantial thread previously. Interested in hearing responses to your query :P
Regards
Wayne
The Ford Flathead pistons, from a "Ford" (85 to 90 hp depending on model) ( 3 and 1/16 bore) will not fit, as they have a dome top. Given the length of the skirts and the fact that they are a 4 ring piston, I cannot see how they could be lighter.
Keith
I had a motor bored to 3 3/16th in the early 60s and I think the pistons were from the Ford Mercury.
The motor is in my shed I maybe could see if it has any id marking on the pistons. The motor still has bridge supports on 2nd and 3rd caps.
Mal.
Thanks Wayne, Keith & Mal,
I had no idea but like on the thread Wayne pointed me to it would be good to have a list of comparable engine bits.
Dean.