OrtonvilleBob Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) I'm looking to purchase a set of piston rings for my '53 Chieftain flathead 8, oversize .040". I've checked with Terrill Machine in Texas and Grant Pistons in California. Neither has any in stock. Any other suppliers I should check with? Thanks in advance for your help. Edited February 13 by OrtonvilleBob Misspelled Grant (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight8pontiac Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Bob... would Ross Pistons be of any help? I have had them make pistons and rings for a different application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrtonvilleBob Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 straight8pontiac, thanks for the suggestion. It's becoming apparent that parts to overhaul our beloved flatheads are becoming difficult to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 AS I posted in your other request, try Mobilparts. He is on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Did you check with California Pontiac Restoration? They have been most helpful to me,but I haven't gotten engine parts from them,They may can steer you to someone who has them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) EGGE Machine may have some. Or try OTTO GAS ENGINE WORKS. Edited February 14 by JFranklin (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Another source, Lester J Harris, specializes in obsolete engine and chassis parts. Located in Minden, Nevada Ph# 775 267 2559 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrtonvilleBob Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Yay! Otto Gas Engine Works had a complete set. Even got a photo. Talk about new old stock, eh? Thanks everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I couldn't give you an answer in 37 seconds flat, so maybe you don't need me.... I have .030 , .040 , and .060 available...... Craig..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Biggs Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Andy J is correct. I bought a complete rebuild kit from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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