New from Upstate NY

Been a hot rodder for more than 50 yrs, driving the same 32 Ford coupe. I have owned several 32/34 Fords and am currently driving a 32 Ford custom pick up which I recently drove to Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Wk. During the trip my 1950 Merc engine had a problem when the Egge piston separated into 2 pieces. Has anyone else had the same problem? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hey from Tennessee,grenaded a lot of motors, some pistons disappeared!

 

Welcome Fellow New yorker!!!

 

glad to have you on site lots of great guys and info here

 

Thanks for the welcome, guys ! Can any body help me ? Is there any reason other than a defective piston that would cause this failure? I am uploading pics of my car & the piston. The piston is from a 1950 Merc bored .125" oversize. It is from a low mileage engine operated at usual highway speeds 2500 to 2700 rpm. Thanks alot, Pat

 

the main board would be the place for your questions...........

 

what is upstate ny?

 

Welcome from Long Island

 

Welcome! Sorry to hear about the Engine.

 

Welcome from New Deal, Tennessee!

 

Welcome from the Finger Lakes area. Sorry about the piston!

 

Welcome from Ontario Canada, interesting cab, good luck with your mill.