Russ Martin on Nailheads

[MrEarl]

been a lot of discussion about rebuilding 264/322's lately, thought this magazine article may be of interest. Nailhead article starts on page 22

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Cont...0000048860.pdf

[buick man]

Yes, Russell lives a couple hours north of me and use to have a shop in the bay area, then moved up to grass valley near truckee, CA. He has a yahoo group for nailheaders as well as selling nailhead parts out of his shop and on line. He has helped me many times and is a good source.

[btate]

I was going to order all my parts from him to rebuild my 264 but he does not respond to emails very well and relies on verbals, which I hate. He is very nice and offers to help in the rebuild. I know my engine rebuilder did order his rebuild book. After reading this, I just sent an email to cancel my Kanter order for $2700.. they had it on hold due us not know the oversize for the pistons and rings. This order did add a oil and water pump. After reconsidering after reading this article on Russ Martin I think his knowledge is worth the verbal risk. Since I am not that experienced, verbals make me nervous. I did see Russ Martin noted in some post back in this forum back in 2005. So, I am convinced I should work with him so, my mechanic can call him as needed on the rebuild. I know I am over thinking this, but I seem to always come out better over thinking. I really think I sent my transmission to the right guy in Jim Hughes, as the Dynaflow is all that he will work on.

[Amicus]

Yes, Russell lives a couple hours north of me and use to have a shop in the bay area, then moved up to grass valley near truckee, CA. He has a yahoo group for nailheaders as well as selling nailhead parts out of his shop and on line. He has helped me many times and is a good source.

Thank you for this info, I have tons of family in the Grass Valley area, and my '54 with the 322 will be here very soon. Glad I found this forum!

[Kingoftheroad]

been a lot of discussion about rebuilding 264/322's lately, thought this magazine article may be of interest. Nailhead article starts on page 22

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Cont...0000048860.pdf

Thanks Mr Earl.

I really enjoyed that part about the Nailheads and I learned some new stuff too...

[buick man]

btate: Russell Martin knows a lot more then the order taking brothers over at Kantors. He also has access to tried and true parts, advice and follow up. Tell him David sent you from the Bay Area.

[btate]

Thanks David, I tried again to do business with Russell and when I called a few minutes ago, someone maybe Russell said "Can you hold for a minute" well this has happened more than once and after about 5 minutes I gave up. Then he is very slow to answer email and sometimes not at all. Since I am not a a true mechanic and my knowledge regarding talking engine language it makes it hard on me to do business with such a situation. I am OK if I could get a itemized list via email of what I would be buying and not a quick verbal on the phone. A person always would want to know what he is buying, that is not asking too much. I tried! So, I guess I will go back to Kanter's

[buick man]

Kanters also cant help you later on with needed hands-on advice, sources and quality replacement & NOS parts.If you are truly expecting to be involved in this hobby, one has sit down and create some sound connections and resources. - Good luck.

[MrEarl]

Bill, Russ is a very busy guy. But trust me, it would be worth your time to wait on his return to the phone line, once you have his attention and good clear questions to discuss with him he is generally more than willing to give you the time needed to help you. I suggest however that in needed, you let your mechanic himself call and discuss any questions about the rebuild of your Nailhead.