Flathead Piston Availability?

Who makes a reasonably-priced 3-ring hypereutectic piston for my 8BA/255 Merc flattie with either 1/16 x 1/16 x 3 /16, OR metric rings? I know about the ones from Egge & Speedway, but they're only available with the original (read: "wide") ring widths. Ross makes $$$ forgings with metric rings - but, the motor isn't gonna be blown or sprayed, so I'd rather have the tight fit of a cast piston. Anyone? THANX!

C'ya - RAY

 

You might try Patricks in Arizona. Flathead Jack maybe, or even Red at Red's Headers. I think most everyone is offereing the Ross versions. Flathead Jack would probably be able to direct you if they dont have any.

Mike

 

We offer in our Sealed Power Piston line a cast-piston that has a 4-groove ring package. The part number is 1003P, and is available in Standard, +20, +30, +40, +60, +80.
The matching Sealed Power Piston-Ring Set number is E247KC.

Hope that is some help to your search.

 

I KNEW you'd have something Glenn! I dont know where you hoarded all those sealed power nail parts but WOW!

 

I bought from Speedy Bill, the cost was realy good and they are made by Badger. I here from folks that I trust that quality is fine. But now that there is the HAMB Alliance there is proly a better place to do buisness!!

 

Hey Turbo, I read my last post and I don't think I got my point across. What I was trying to say was that the HAMB vendors that I have called have saved me every time; thats why I'm joining!

 

THANX, Guys - I'll give Flathead Jack a call tomorrow (he's a "local" for me).

THANX, Glenn - But, I'd really rather have a lighter 3-ring piston with a narrow ring pack, if I can find it at a reasonable cost.

BTW, has anyone else noticed that the cast 3-ring pistons offered by both Speedy Bill and Egge Machine look identical? I pulled up the images on the two respective websites and couldn't tell any difference right down to the smallest detail. Do you suppose........................?????!!!!!

C'ya - RAY

 

Lots of places re-sell Egge pistons.

 

Hi Ray, if you can't get exactly what you're looking for, I may be able to help you, BUT, the key word is budget. I use only Ross custom pistons in the units I build. These particular pieces have a 1.5, 1.5, 3.0 mm "Moly" ring setup and I only keep them in one size. It would be for the Merc with the 4.000" stroke AND only for a 3.228" finished bore. The size availability on this particular one is based on the ring number. Other sizes can be made with "Moly" rings, but this is the one's I stock.

The Ross pieces run very quiet as I keep the P/W at a minimum, even when cold! They are built with the 2618T-61 forgings. This material allows closer tolerances and no noise!

I do keep the cast replacement pistons for the Fords and Mercs but only for use with "cast" rings. These are the 4-ring setup however.

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. I also have the "bronze" guides/stainless valve package at all times. If you like send me an e-mail and I'll contact you!

 

I just bought the Ross w/ metric rings from Honest Charleys for $375.

 

It the E247KC Sealed Power ring set moly or just castiron? I'm looking for a moly ring set for my 239 c.i. 1953 flathead Ford V-8 with four-groove Merc pistons. TIA for any help finding these.