meadowbrook Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hi. I’m looking for tips and recommendations. Ive mentioned my 50 Meadowbrook has lost compression on number 4 (I suspect a broken ring and/or piston) and I will likely pull the head and perform a partial rebuild with just new pistons, rings, a hone if the walls are ok and maybe lap the valves. any recommended sources? I can go Napa, RockAuto, Vintage Power Wagons, Bernbaums or ?? If I find I need a full rebuild, would it be worth it to spec out a cam and intake and carb from a 1958 230? It was rated at 135hp and mine is 103. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, meadowbrook said: Hi. I’m looking for tips and recommendations. Ive mentioned my 50 Meadowbrook has lost compression on number 4 (I suspect a broken ring and/or piston) and I will likely pull the head and perform a partial rebuild with just new pistons, rings, a hone if the walls are ok and maybe lap the valves. any recommended sources? I can go Napa, RockAuto, Vintage Power Wagons, Bernbaums or ?? If I find I need a full rebuild, would it be worth it to spec out a cam and intake and carb from a 1958 230? It was rated at 135hp and mine is 103. Probably not unless you mill your head. Most of the additional power came from higher compression. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmcdowel Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I've never had any issues with NAPA. Roberts Auto parts and Bernbaums were excellent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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