1957 Marathon 6

Black Max

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I need a set of pistons for a 1957 75E Marathon Six, does anyone know where I can find parts for a motor this old?
 

Chinewalker

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Re: 1957 Marathon 6

Hi Max,<br /> Chances are you may have to make do with some of what you have. Finding 6 new pistons for a nearly 50 year old motor is going to be difficult and expensive. Are all six pistons toasted? How are the bores? You might be able to get by with only replacing a couple pistons and adding new rings. I beleive Hastings sells new rings by dimension. The same pistons in your motor were used in the Mark 25 (2-cylinder) and Mark 55 (four cylinder) of the same vintage...<br />- Scott
 

Black Max

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Re: 1957 Marathon 6

Thanks for the info Chinewalker. I only need one or two pistons. Its been bored 2 7/16. I just wannna get it up and running and keep as as a antique.
 

Chinewalker

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Re: 1957 Marathon 6

Hi Max,<br /> 2 7/16" is a standard bore for those motors. There are several pistons on eBay right now - saw them listed just as of this morning...<br />- Scott
 

Black Max

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Re: 1957 Marathon 6

I'll give it a shot. I hope I can find one, because thats all I need.
 
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