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Hello,
I am restoring a 29 4dr Sedan and have been reading over the topics and it is amazing the info in here! I traded my model T in for a Chevy and have been happy ever since. Anyway, I would like to know if I should use aluminum, cast iron, or the original pistons in my engine rebuild. It is a March 1929 production engine. It was running when we took it out of the car. Your help will be appreciated!
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You will get two opinions here. Some prefer iron and some aluminum. In my opioion if your going to do a lot of driving at highway speeds get aluminum. They take a lot of weight off the rod bearings. Also get the engine balanced.
Gene Schneider
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Grease Monkey
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Grease Monkey
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Thanks,
I do plan on driving it some. Will they balance the engine once I have everything assembled? What is the procedure as I am new at this, Thanks a bunch
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Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
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All reciprocating parts are balanced before the engine is assembled. A quality machine shop can do the engine balancing for you.  :) :grin:
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
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