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Old June 15th, 2022, 03:03 AM
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Anybody have a source for rings? I have a 432 (which I believe uses 401 pistons) with a couple of broken rings. They are 0.030 over.

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Old June 16th, 2022, 06:39 AM
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Give these guys a call:

https://www.hastingspistonrings.com/
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Old June 17th, 2022, 03:29 AM
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Hastings no longer has any rings, and they have no plans to make more. Darn!
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Old August 3rd, 2022, 02:21 PM
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New 401 pistons:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14298856931...sAAOSwZb5bLTTA
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Old August 3rd, 2022, 09:25 PM
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Not a bad price either!
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Thanks for the heads up. I already purchased a set from Total Seal.
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Old August 6th, 2022, 06:44 AM
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We sould all make a note of that. Looks like Total Seal has rings for just about anything!
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