I don't think the forged piston is a good idea, they are much heavier and with the top cut down you will have two things to through it off. I have some extra pins if Ted has a cast piston.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

John F.   If you haven’t already shipped your piston, you might hold up for just a bit.

 

Charlie.  Went through the box of scrap pistons sitting in the shed and have found a couple of 3.830” bore pistons that look to be usable.  No wrist pins or locks though but those from a 292 or from the damaged 312 piston should suffice for that.  I'll go through some other pistons that are laying loose and see if I can also include a pair of wrist pins and some locks just to be on the safe side.  Send me your address via email and I’ll get these in transit for you.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Charlie:

I'll get the piston on the way to you today.  We'll figure out the finances later.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Charlie: Why not try Michael Henaults at La Grange CA.? Has many Y parts. Ph 209-852-2476 or henaults@jps.net

Paul

John,

I talked to the family tonight and they would like to have one of your machined 312 pistons.  Please PM me the cost plus shipping and how to get the money to you.

The father is in his 80's and just wants to drive it a little more before he cannot drive any longer.  He said the kids can give it a complete overhaul when they inherit it.

Thanks..............Charlie

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Charlie:

Looks like you don't have a piston yet.  I have some .030 312 pistons, TRW, but the problem is the tops have been cut about .050 to use 292 rods.  It would run, but compression would be lower on one cylinder.  The other possibility is to use a 292 rod in that cylinder, but that would make it a real mongrel if someone wanted to rebuild it later.  Also, if a 292 rod is used, there must be absolutely NO ring ridge, as the rings would be riding about .070 higher in the cylinder.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I'm not giving up...........

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Still need that piston...............

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

I know you are all looking through your stash and scratching your heads, but I still need to help this family.  If you find one, please PM me a price and shipping to 93242.

Thanks............Charlie

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Charlie:

312s weren't offered in '58, so the engine has been swapped sometime.  The last Ford 312 was '57, Merc had them until '60.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"