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Technical Board => Restoration Help => Topic started by: FE_UTE on September 01, 2005, 09:41:29 PM



Title: Pistons
Post by: FE_UTE on September 01, 2005, 09:41:29 PM
Have stripped my motor for a rebuild and need to find a set of pistons & rings 3"+030

Havent had much luck over here with the size . Can get larger.

What size have others used and from what suppliers

Will be a stock motor

Cheers
gary



Title: Re: Pistons
Post by: 4hammers on September 01, 2005, 09:51:22 PM
Hi Gary.
Have you spoken to Burnsy? He has been mucking around with piston sizes & has done some research. I think he has sourced some goodies. He may be able to help.

Regards,
Rob J


Title: Re: Pistons
Post by: Trevor_B on September 02, 2005, 05:04:42 AM
Hi Gary,
I have just got a set of ACL 3" +0.060 ACL Pistons & Rings for my grey rebuild. They were supplied by the company who performed the rebore & hone and cost $230 +GST for the set - good value when you compare the same set from American Autos.

I believe ACL also have one size 0.060" larger again. I thought these would represent 3 1/16" & 3 1/8" however my pistons measure 3.059" dia  with the bore at 3.0605" - 3 1/16" is 3.0625" by my calculatons.
Trevor_B


Title: Re: Pistons
Post by: FE_UTE on September 02, 2005, 09:11:39 PM
Thanks boys

Thats a good price Trevor, see what we come up with over here

Can get a set of NOS 3 1/8 but trying to get smaller as the bore is in good nick

Cheers
Gary