Piston Rings for Foden MK 6 - Traction-Talk

davidje · #1 Post / In Thread 17th August 2011, 08:15 AM

A friend is looking for piston rings for a MK 6 Foden 2 stroke engine. He needs just the compression and oil rings. He has the top split rings. The diameter is 92mm and have a locating knib on the inside. Since 2 strokes run hot, they have an amount of manganese in the material spec. We have drawings and material specs. but have drawn blanks on trying to find stocks or a manufacturer who will take them on at reasonable cost or quantities. Someone, somewhere will have a box full in their shed . . . .

Any leads will be appreciated.

suzukiman · #2 Post / In Thread 17th August 2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by davidje

A friend is looking for piston rings for a MK 6 Foden 2 stroke engine. He needs just the compression and oil rings. He has the top split rings. The diameter is 92mm and have a locating knib on the inside. Since 2 strokes run hot, they have an amount of manganese in the material spec. We have drawings and material specs. but have drawn blanks on trying to find stocks or a manufacturer who will take them on at reasonable cost or quantities. Someone, somewhere will have a box full in their shed . . . .

Any leads will be appreciated.

Hi David

Good to meet you at Astle Park. These people should be able to help with the rings !.

Clupet Piston Ring & Gauge Co

Call Clupet Piston Ring & Gauge Co on:
0190-081-8361

Solway Trading Estate
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 8NF

Fax: 0190-081-8361

Cheers

Tez

Shropshire Lad · #3 Post / In Thread 17th August 2011, 08:55 AM

Have you tried these people?

http://www.fwthornton.co.uk/

notyalc · #4 Post / In Thread 17th August 2011, 09:08 AM

David, have you tried Mr. Foden, John Sanderson 01477 500386, near to you at Smallwood.

Roger · #5 Post / In Thread 17th August 2011, 10:33 AM

These engines or versions of them were fitted in boats by R. Navy, Ihave seen Fodens fitted in a lifeboat, so maybe boaty forums may be worth a try?

notyalc · #6 Post / In Thread 24th August 2011, 11:37 AM

Heard at the weekend these are manufactured from unobtainium. So good luck with your hunt......

davidje · #7 Post / In Thread 24th August 2011, 07:05 PM

I have found a few from a marine engine dealer, thanks for the tip. I have a few other irons in the fire but still seeking that elusive box full in someone's shed.

Roger · #8 Post / In Thread 4th September 2011, 08:04 PM

These might be worth a try http://www.fwthornton.co.uk/8.html came across them on Ebay, never had any dealings with them.