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Piston for Model Mk1 ruby 1935 - kirubt - 05-05-2023
Dear All,
I am from India, i am restoring my grandfather car (attached the car photograph)
1 - Piston (Attached image) - looking for 4 pistons
2 - Door stoppers (Attached image) - looking for 2 door stoppers
3 - Hinges - 4 Nos.
Thanks
Kiru
RE: Piston for Model Mk1 ruby 1935 - Chris KC - 05-05-2023
Hi Kiru,
Concerning pistons, what oversize will you be needing?
If you have budget, I think only Tony Betts is selling new ones (they are not same pattern as original, but many of us using them now). Price for 1 set is around £220 + shipping. (http://www.7ca.co.uk/new_parts.htm)
Otherwise good second hand parts with new rings may be acceptable. Seven Workshop type rings are available here: https://www.theaustinsevenworkshop.com/categories/austin-seven-spare-parts-engine-crankshaft-conrod-pistons
You need to find good used pistons to match, but they are fairly common. Unfortunately I think Jamie has no stock of new pistons for some time now.
Concerning the door stop, you could try Ian Tillman (Oxfordshire Sevens), he makes this kind of thing or may be able to help. http://www.oxfordshiresevens.co.uk/ruby-body-panels-and-parts/
Good luck...
RE: Piston for Model Mk1 ruby 1935 - kirubt - 05-05-2023
Thanks a lot Chris, appreciate your guidance and support. Does the new model piston goes well with the engine?
RE: Piston for Model Mk1 ruby 1935 - Chris KC - 05-05-2023
I have not yet used Tony's pistons myself but I think he has many satisfied customers & you can but with confidence. Main thing will be to assess condition of the bores & order the suitable oversize.
RE: Piston for Model Mk1 ruby 1935 - Tony Griffiths - 05-05-2023
The pistons you have may well be stamped with their oversize e.g. +20, +30, +40 etc. If the bores do not have a step at the top, it may be worth cleaning them up and trying the pistons for fit. There is lots of advice online about how to do this.