Kanter rebuild kits

[Jmclendon]

Hello all,
Have any of y'all used the rebuild kits from kanter? If so, would you recommend them?

I'm a bit wary of things that seem too good to be true..... Particularly when it comes to kits, as I'm worried they use mediocre parts in order to make the product more affordable.

Thoughts?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

The last I heard Kanter advertised kits for the 305, but they didn't make them anymore. I'd call first and make sure.

[bigblockv6]

I remember several years ago Kanters said they were discontinuing rebuild kits for the V6 so by now I'm sure there's not much or anything available for these engines from Kanters:banghead:

[Funky61]

I think I got this link from the 67-72 Forum or maybe here, not sure...anyways looks like they have some parts. I know nothing about them.

http://www.rpmrons.com/GMCKit.html

[TJ's GMC]

I called Kanter in August of this year. They have next to Nothing. :banghead:

[kchampagne]

Egge has some rebuild parts. I just got rings, main, rod, and cam bearings from them.

https://egge.com/

I think you need to call them for part availability.

[bobdylan]

RPMRONS does not have anything, I talked to them about 6 months ago. Kanter has 401 pistons and rings. Hastings is making rings for 351 std. and .030

[bigblockv6]

The 401 pistons were actually reproduced by another division of Kanters called Packard Industries. Quite a few years back with the interest gathered up in the big cubic inch V6 they decided to reproduce 401 Pistons and if I'm not mistaken Jolly was the first to be notified on his website:upyes:

[Jmclendon]

I've sent them an email and will let y'all know how I go...... I'm not liking my chances though.

I'm hoping it doesn't come to a rebuild, but I've got a knocking noise that hangs around until the engine warms up....

[Quigley]

:ahhhh::ahhhh:The 401 pistons were actually reproduced by another division of Kanters called Packard Industries. Quite a few years back with the interest gathered up in the big cubic inch V6 they decided to reproduce 401 Pistons and if I'm not mistaken Jolly was the first to be notified on his website:upyes:
Kanter
$1075.00 for a set of 401 pistons and rings seems a little stout! Dave

[bobdylan]

That sounds like a lot, until you have a set built.

[bigblockv6]

There is one seller on ebay that was selling reproduction 401 pistons for $550:teehee:

[turbobill]

:ahhhh::ahhhh:
Kanter
$1075.00 for a set of 401 pistons and rings seems a little stout! Dave

Unfortunately, that's the way it is when we own what is now an "oddball" engine with little demand for parts. I'll bet in a few years, that will be considered a bargain as the supply dries up.

Ten years ago, I bought a set of .060 pistons for a 305 dirt cheap. The shipping was more than I paid for the set.

[Jmclendon]

So, I got a super helpful response from Kanter......

"Hi, we sell individual engine parts. You can view our on-line catalog or
e-mail your mailing address for a catalog."

To which I've asked what I thought was a reasonable question:

"Hello,
If you don't have the rebuild kit in stock, then why is it still listed?
Also, when you say that you sell individual parts, does that mean you still have everything in stock for what a person would need for a rebuild? Still referring to a 1961 305D"

Proving some folks don't believe in customer service anymore (it's a pet peeve of mine, as that's a large part of my job), he's come back with the following:

"View our on-line catalog. What is listed, should be in stock."

:banghead: I mean yea, I take his point. But, some folks just aren't built to be helpful.

Anyway, I just thought I'd let y'all know that I've come up with bupkis.

[turbobill]

The two brothers that own the place probably spend more time in retirement than running it. As such, they more than likely have a bunch of dolts in customer service.

[bigblockv6]

Actually those two brothers don't own it anymore, they're more less just employed by a corporation as figureheads.:teehee:

[turbobill]

Actually those two brothers don't own it anymore, they're more less just employed by a corporation as figureheads.:teehee:

Ain't that the American story anymore! :welldone: