Dwight Romberger 79 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hi all,Having my '30-40 series engine rebuilt. Can't find new pistons. Egge isn't casting them anymore. Engine rebuilder wants to put in sleeves and use the existing pistons. Is this the best choice?I appreciate the help.Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
50jetback 566 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Bob Automobilia can't help?IF you can get a 1929 standard series 116 motor the barrels are the same except the bore is smaller - 3 5/16" in 1929 and increased to 3 7/16" in 1930.The barrels are bolted to the crank and can be separated easily.If you have a good set of standard 1930 pistons you can then bore the 1929 barrels to 1930 standard dimensions i.e. from 3 5/16" out to 3 7/16" and save the cost of having to sleeve back to standard dimensions as you would have to with your 1930 barrels.The trick is to find a good set of 1929 barrels!!Otherwise you are stuck with sleeving as suggested by your engine re-builder. Link to post Share on other sites
michaelod 33 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Dwight,There may be some chance these folks will have what you need:Vintage Auto Parts, Inc.Thanks,Michael O'Docharty Link to post Share on other sites
50jetback 566 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Dwight,A local club member had success with this crowd - came up with a timing gear for a 29 Standard so they may be able to help.http://www.maritimedragracing.com/then_and_now_automotive_part.htmLet us know how you go. Link to post Share on other sites
Old26Buick 14 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just had pistond made for my 27 standard by Arias in CA. Very pricey $1150 for 6 but I needed .30 oversize. They have nice pistons, used them in my 26 two years ago. Good Luck Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi all,I appreciate all your leads. I checked them all out. A complete set of oversize pistons are (at least for the moment) not available. It came down to sleeves or have oversize pistons made. I decided to go with the sleeves. It seemed easier to stay with a standard size piston and rings (which are available) than to move up to a custom size piston and rings. If there is a problem in the future, for me or for those who own this car after me, we will have a better chance of finding standard size rings and pistons. I don't know if that is a good reason or not. I hope so.Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,695 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Just last night another 29 Buick owner called me and shared his engine rebuild tale. He too found it cost effective to re-sleeve & use standard pistions & rings. Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Mark,Well, I'm glad I'm not alone.We managed to find everything we need except valve guides and outer springs. Egge is going to make them for me.It is still exciting.Thanks for the input.Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
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