Engine rebuild parts

[Doug&Deb]

I’m getting ready to start the rebuild on my spare engine. Who are some of the vendors for parts? I know Kanter sells a complete kit but I’d like to see what other options are available. Also, since I’ve never done this before can someone please list what parts should definitely be replaced. I have a pretty good idea but I don’t want to miss anything. Thanks.

[allbizz49]

Egge.

[keithb7]

These guys did alright by me. I upped my 228 ci engine to a 237 ci. Got 98% of my internal engine parts from VPW.

 

https://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/online-parts-catalog

 

No I don't have a Power Wagon. A 38 Sedan. Yet, with a little research you'll learn internal parts are very similar.

Edited February 27, 2022 by keithb7

[DJ194950]

Kanter's is fine if Chinese parts way overpriced do not bother you.

 

They have all sizes available or at least they did.

 

Others mentioned have been good as will as Terril Machine has been mentioned here many times.

 

Egge is very good, just not the cheapest, but if quality matters I do not mind a few $$ more. Just confirm with them all parts are US made before paying $$. I believe they are, but- _

 

Just one opinion.

 

DJ

[Bryan]

Rock Auto, Andy Bernbaum, Vic's Dodge parts, VPW, Kanter, Robert's, etc.   Bernbaum seems to have the cheapest timing gear set.  Melling oil pump from Rock Auto.  Vic's sells individual tappets/lifters with cheap shipping for each.

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks everyone. Food for thought.

[LazyK]

check with your machine shop. they should have reliable sources.

as far as what to replace ,beside rings bearing and gaskets, I was taught to always replace the oil pump. For our old flat heads I would also replace the water distribution tube

Edited February 28, 2022 by LazyK

[keithb7]

Based on my recent Engine Overhaul

 

Generally Reused: (if good) Flywheel. Front pulley. Oil pan & plug. Valve covers. Front cover. Main and con-rod caps. Oil tubes and suction screen. Intake & exhaust manifolds. Some hardware. Bell housing.

 

Recondition: block, head, crank.,con-rods, exhaust manifold diverter valve. Distributor assembly. 

 

New: Oil pump, valves & retainers, tappets, valve springs, valve guides, pistons. Piston pins & pin retainers, pistons, rings, piston pin bushings, con-rod bearings.

Main bearings. Timing chain and gears. Head bolts. All seals and gaskets. Spark plugs. Spark plug & coil wires. Water distribution tube.  Fuel filter. Oil filter.  Oil pressure gauge flex hose. Fuel pump flex hoses. Expansion plugs. Thermostat. Distributor cap, rotor, condenser.

 

Possible new, recondition, or re-use if pass inspection: Con-rod bolts. Water pump. Clutch disc & pressure plate. Mechanical fuel pump. Rad hoses. Heater hoses. Hose clamps. Fuel line hoses. Fuel pump. Camshaft & thrust plate. Starter & battery cables. Battery. Generator. Carburetor. Oil pressure relief plunger & spring. Choke system. Fan belt. Radiator. 6V coil. Points wire from coil to distributor. Throttle linkage & return springs. Flywheel ring gear.

 

I probably missed listing a couple things.

 

Edited February 28, 2022 by keithb7

[Doug&Deb]

Thanks Keith. That’s about what I have listed plus a few I hadn’t thought of.

[DJK]

May want to do some research on the failures of the Melling oil pumps. The Freewheeling Tony Smith will completely go through a pump before putting in in an engine.

[Sniper]

Tony has a thread on his FB site showing what he does if you are up for a DIY.  Otherwise he has, last time I looked, a couple of pumps he's already done.

[JBNeal]

additional information - oil pump conditioning