Part Number 3081 Inside Oil Line Shortage

[J1MGOLDEN]

Who has cornered the market on Inside Oil Lines?
Who has some?

[Mark Nunn]

What about the lack of rings for cast iron pistons? Hastings is not making them and Grant doesn't want to make them either.

[TXGOAT2]

Will Egge supply plain cast iron rings?

[Mark Chaffin]

Unfortunately, most sources who are willing to still make most Model T parts for the hobby have bumped up their "minimum quantity" requirements. Instead of them being willing to do a run of 500 pieces, they now demand a minimum of 5,000 pieces or more! Case in point. Copper head gaskets. Unfortunately, most of us vendors can't afford to tie up this large sum of money for ten to twenty years worth of inventory. If you do manage to find someone willing to do smaller quantities, the cost per piece goes up exponentially. And we ALL know how frugal some Model T folks are.

I'm afraid we will see less and less offerings being made available as the small mom and pop hobbyists who are willing to make these parts in their garage fade away. If their is a remote possibility you may need a certain part in the future, I would purchase it now. If you wait, it may no longer be available and the price will likely be much more.

[Steve Jelf]

Seems like this is a good time to stock up on wheel bearings, bushings, brake cams, thrust washers, and other wear items.

[J1MGOLDEN]

Well, now I know some people read my concerns, as I was told the Part Number is 3051 and not 5051.

I do have a set of Standard Size Aluminum Pistons and Rings that are very seldom used, but maybe I will find a buyer some day!

[ModelTWoods]

Well, now I know some people read my concerns, as I was told the Part Number is 3051 and not 5051.

I do have a set of Standard Size Aluminum Pistons and Rings that are very seldom used, but maybe I will find a buyer some day!

I've got a set of standard size domed high compression pistons and rings with low run time. I'm in the same boat that you are. And YES, I will part with these Standard size domed pistons and rings. I got them in trade from a guy who wanted my .030 O.S. domed pistons, so we traded, I don't have a use for the standard size at this time.

[Dan Hatch]

Someone should toolup and start reproducing these.

[Mark Chaffin]

Rocky Mountain Brake Company is up and running. They are in production now.

[Craig Leach]

Terry, I sent you a email.
Craig.

[ModelTWoods]

Terry, I sent you a email.
Craig.

Wedneesday 02/12/25, I haven't received it, yet.

[Craig Leach]

Hi Terry I tried again.
Craig.

[MariaDenesik]

All good now?