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Hi.

I am rebuilding the engine on my 34' Master.
Where would you buy engine parts (gaskets, pistons, piston rings, valves springs, oil pump, +++)?

Fillingstation??

Thanks.

I have some some parts. bwbugay@aol.com

Hello and welcome to Chevy Chatter.

Yes www.fillingstation.com would be a resource for some parts as would www.chevsofthe40s.com, but I don't think they will have everything you need. Individual members like Bruce in the post above this one can help with certain items too. You might also check out www.kanter.com.

Good luck with your restoration. Come back often with your questions......someone will help.

Thank you for your answers!

It looks like Kanter has a "Overhaul kit" which is perfect for me (If they are known for quality parts???).

They have two different oil pumps (OE-style and improved). Anybode know what the difference on the two pumps are? Which should I choose?

Cast iron or aluminum pistons?

Thank you for answers.

If you haven't done so don't order the pistons untill you know the bore size.
If you are not reboring the engine stay with the cast iron pistons.
If you do plan on ever driving over 50 MPH for long periods of time get aluminum.
For high speed driving I would get the aluminum pistons.
I would also get the "improved" gear type oil pump.

I had a gear type pump and aluminum pistons in my 1934. The engine ran along smooth at 55 to 60 MPH on long trips. The aluminum pistons weight about 1/3 as much as the cast iron. That saves a lot of pounding weight by the rods on the crankshaft.

I have a new set of .040" oversized aluminum pistons which are of a better quality than the ones made today - if your intrested. Also have a 1934 Master crankshaft that I had plated back to standard size and ran it in my 1934 for about 300 miles. With this you could run standard sized rods and main bearings. Also have a new 1934-1936 crankshaft. Have some other 1934 Master odds and ends if needed.