Derek Williams Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Hi, Im trying to restore an OS FS 48 that wasn’t performing as good as it used to. I discovered that the piston ring had jammed in its groove and proved impossible to get out without breaking it. so I need to replace it and was horrified at the cost of an OS ring and remembered reading on this site about someone that manufactured rings. can you help me with any contact information or maybe you have a ring knocking around? Any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Yes look on ebay . A seller named Gaviscool sells piston rings for many discontinued engines. They are excellent quality and very well priced . An OS 48 will cost around £12 the last time i was on his site. Ill have a look and pm you later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 I have just tried to look up the site I recommended in my last post and its appears closed !!!😧. I have messaged the seller to see if they will be continuing to supply parts . I used his products on a few occasions as it was far quicker and easier to buy a piston ring from him than it is to make them . If he has packed up it looks like ill have to fire up the lathe more often !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Williams Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 Thanks for replying so swiftly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Williams Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 Thanks for replying so swiftly. I’ve looked online for Gaviscool and can’t find anything current Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Are piston rings still made from cast iron or is there a more modern material used these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rickett 102 Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 Try GCPistonrings.com, its the same chap - Gavin Carter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted November 15 Share Posted November 15 He is on fb,,, https://www.facebook.com/groups/3214227645472741/user/100000894955785/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Williams Posted November 15 Author Share Posted November 15 Hi John, Paul, thank you so much. I’ve messaged him on his site. Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Williams Posted November 16 Author Share Posted November 16 Hi, just to let everyone know that I’ve ordered my piston ring £12 Just proves what a brilliant group this is. Thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 16 Share Posted November 16 Thank for putting GC piston ring web address up. For one dreadful minute I thought that we had lost a trusted member of our ever decreasing spares suppliers. I have made many piston rings over the years but to be honest G C rings are so good and at his prices its not worth the hassle of making them . Glad you got sorted Derek. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin CARTER Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 GC Piston Rings - Custom Piston Rings, Model Engines & Steam Engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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