Grocman64 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I have inherited a 48' D-24. It has been sitting in a garage for 20+ years and the motor needs to be rebuilt. The pistons were cracked and the rings shot but the cylinder walls look good. Where can I buy pistons and rings for this motor. I know NAPA sells parts but is there any other place that sell these parts at decent price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Terrell Machine in Texas, I believe. Can't beat 'em. Get a magazine and you'll see several ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 You should measure the cylinders. Appearance by eyesight doesnt mean much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.warshaw Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 in my opinion, being in the same position you are in, i suggest vintage power wagons. or egge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Yergin Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have had good luck with Vintage Power Wagons. http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchEdwin Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 I agree with Ed. Have the cylinders measured. When you go on to have a rebuilt, you will probably run into a lot of thing that need replacement. Egge is a good place for a complete kit. My advice, get a manual. Take the engine apart. Label every part and put all the bolts in labeled bags. Take more pictures than your computer can store (when putting it back together you always miss that one picture) and buy the new parts you need. Get the block cleaned in a shop and check every channel and corner for left sludge and clean it. A lot is written on this site on how to do it. Welcome and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grocman64 Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Thanks to all for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Saraceno Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Go here to download an article about rebuilding these engines... http://www.esnips.com/web/PlymouthFlatheadSixsBusinessFiles Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 thanks for that link! looks like a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrism1 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Maybe this will help http://www.kanter.com/p24-mon.html#mo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Might I suggest that you pick up a copy of the monthly Hemmings used car and parts books and look in the Chrysler general parts in the front of the book. You should find a copy of the ad for Terrell Machine in DeSoto, Texas. His ad has better prices than Kanter. I bought all of my parts from him. He also rebuilds vacuum advances, He has rebuilt three of them for me and I have been more than satisfied with all of his parts and services. Some of his parts are new old stock government surplus Dodge 3/4 ton engine parts which is what you usually get from Vintage Power-Wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Terrell Machine also sells valve guides & valves, as well as fuel pump rebuild kits. I took a day off & drove up to DeLeon and got visit the shop, it's a nice li'l operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiab Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Put a want on ebay. They show up from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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