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Title: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Terry Caron on February 10, 2015, 07:12:15 PM
Hi all -

My latest E**y treasure is a nice '57 McCoy .35 RH (no venturi bosses).

It needs a pair of brass wrist pin end pads - is there a source for them?
Anyone have a spare pair in your parts bin?

Thanks.

Terry
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Bill Little on February 11, 2015, 11:51:01 AM
Hi all -

My latest E**y treasure is a nice '57 McCoy .35 RH (no venturi bosses).

It needs a pair of brass wrist pin end pads - is there a source for them?
Anyone have a spare pair in your parts bin?

Thanks.

Terry

Hi Terry,

Contact Jim Lee at Lee's Machine Shop in the vendors corner.  I have never seen these offered separate.

Bill
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Terry Caron on February 11, 2015, 01:12:05 PM
Hi Terry,

Contact Jim Lee at Lee's Machine Shop in the vendors corner.  I have never seen these offered separate.

Bill

Thanks Bill -

I've contacted him - fingers crossed!  ;D
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Larry Borden on February 17, 2015, 09:21:13 AM
Someone on ebay offers a gasket set that includes the pin.
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Terry Caron on February 21, 2015, 11:25:57 AM
That set has the pin for the crankshaft throw but not for the wrist pin.
Jim Lee also has that pin but nothing for the wrist pin ends.

I know there are those who like/rebuild/restore McCoys, and it seems this would be a common wear prob for them.
Since the brass wears away, the pin ends must eventually damage the cylinder - how is this normally addressed?

Terry
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Jim Kraft on February 21, 2015, 01:09:02 PM
Hi Terrry; Some of the later Red Heads have teflon wristpin pads unlike the older ones that used what looks like a brass eyelet. I will do some checking and see if I can help you out.
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Bill Little on February 21, 2015, 02:27:13 PM
That set has the pin for the crankshaft throw but not for the wrist pin.
Jim Lee also has that pin but nothing for the wrist pin ends.

I know there are those who like/rebuild/restore McCoys, and it seems this would be a common wear prob for them.
Since the brass wears away, the pin ends must eventually damage the cylinder - how is this normally addressed?

Terry

Hi Terry,

Back in the day, the engine was wore out by the time the pads were. Had to get a new engine.

Bill
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Jim Kraft on February 21, 2015, 02:28:08 PM
Hey Terry. I don't think the brass pads will come out without drilling them out. I tried to pull them out and they won't budge. I can send you a complete wristpin if you will send me your old one so that I can drill them out and make new pads. If that will work for you send me a pm with your addresss and I will get it in the mail to you tomorrow.
Title: Re: McCoy .35 RH wrist pin end pads available?
Post by: Terry Caron on February 21, 2015, 05:13:27 PM
Hey Terry. I don't think the brass pads will come out without drilling them out. I tried to pull them out and they won't budge. I can send you a complete wristpin if you will send me your old one so that I can drill them out and make new pads. If that will work for you send me a pm with your addresss and I will get it in the mail to you tomorrow.

PM sent Jim - and a huge THANK YOU!!  :D

Terry