Cletrac E rings Napa?

Started by Relic, July 25, 2004, 07:30:30 PM

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Relic

Hi I want to replace rings and bearings on my E and wondering if these are hard to come by and if napa would have them? What aproximate cost? Or is there a better place to get these? It is a ooc hercules 4 cylinder gas thanks,
Mike Purcell

John Schwiebert

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Are you related to superman, you know x-ray vision. Before you check into this, remember the goverment ended production of the OOC engines in 1942 or 43 for civilian use. How do you know you need standard parts? How do you know by not the engine was not swaped and everthing is military standard. Point being measure before ordering. Rings can be matched up, also how do you know it does not have poured mains and rods. Also check your U2U box.
John Schwiebert

Blake Malkamaki

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I know you can get rings - Niagary Piston Ring can make them to your needs.

I doubt you'll ever find new bearings - if yours has inserts. If you have babbitt bearings, you may just need to adjust the shims for clearance. Or repour them if they are bad.
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