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Rings?
So here goes so don't hate me. I have been a Mopar guy for years (sorry) and finally ventured into the world of Ford trucks with my recent purchase of a 1956 F-100 (big window/automatic). I am about 1/3 of the way on a ground up nut and bolt resto. I plan to keep the truck as stock looking as possible since it was a CA truck in amazing condition. The suspension and frame are done. Trans and Dana rear are done. Now I ventured into the motor, and seeing how this is my first Y-block I need some assistance from the pros.I tore the 272 down, and am having it cleaned and cam bearings installed. I pulled the pistons out and cleaned them and noticed that they have .030 stamped in them. Where can I find rings for .030 pistons? I know this is not the original 272 (or at least I was told). I also need some carb options, as the carb on it is obviously one found in a wrecking yard (2 bbl).Thanks
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Howdy,
You may need to speak to someone at a machine shop.
You can get oversize rings (or any size) from Rock Auto, Napa, or just about any auto parts place.
Rock Auto indicated Sealed Power, part #5155x for a 56 272.
Cheers,
Rick
You may need to speak to someone at a machine shop.
You can get oversize rings (or any size) from Rock Auto, Napa, or just about any auto parts place.
Rock Auto indicated Sealed Power, part #5155x for a 56 272.
Cheers,
Rick
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mackjimmy---I have a similiar past,and built 440 6 pac mopowers for 20 plus years and since the price went skyhigh....went nback to 56 f100s and a more economical 56 truck build.
Well have had about 15 trucks and sold alot. Now down to 5 trucks and 3 56s. Now the 272 ring problem ----contact JOHN MUMMERT or google him and he can help you out.
I personally still have 4 -5 y blocks and a 223 and love the 223. Good luck and happy FORD BUILDING.......Bill
Well have had about 15 trucks and sold alot. Now down to 5 trucks and 3 56s. Now the 272 ring problem ----contact JOHN MUMMERT or google him and he can help you out.
I personally still have 4 -5 y blocks and a 223 and love the 223. Good luck and happy FORD BUILDING.......Bill
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From: Brandon MS
You may have good luck if you try and get a VIN off of the engine and call an engine parts store. We have one where I live call engine parts warehouse and those guys really know their stuff. If you have the VIN off the engine it should be no problem for them to order you some more oversize rings in that size. Like someone said earlier a machine shop can probably help you too. Hope this helps
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If you are going to have it bored, get Hastings rings from the machine shop. They are very good rings, and the machine shops get super prices on them because they buy hundreds of sets a year. I've never beaten the machine shop's prices for O/S pistons and rings. Also the machine shop then becomes responsible for boring to the correct size.
