Threeonthetree Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hey Guys. I'm slotting together another 202 and saw these pistons for sale. Problem is, I've never heard of the brand and they are extremely cheap. Look to be N.O.S but I was hoping somebody here could shed some light on the manufacturer and whether or not they are worth using. Possibly NZ made with the kiwi in the top corner? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatt20 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 dunno bout the brand but they look ok, good solid pin bosses etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 They were made in Penrose, Auckland IIRC. I have used their custom made rings but not the actual pistons. I think they will be fine. It is what we all used back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 UJ delivers . I was hoping for a "back in the day" testimonial from somebody who has used this brand before so thanks for your feedback. Seems like a deal and a half to me so I'll probably grab them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritta Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 hey mate trust uj`s judgement...indy 500 are made by a company in penrose akld called johnson piston rings...they manufacture both pistons and rings, and are of exceptional quality, i had many sets of rings for earlier models way back then..and were always cheaper.....no issues with quality though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 corner of Gt south road aren't they? not too far from Mt. Smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 hey mate trust uj`s judgement...indy 500 are made by a company in penrose akld called johnson piston rings...they manufacture both pistons and rings, and are of exceptional quality, i had many sets of rings for earlier models way back then..and were always cheaper.....no issues with quality though Johnson Piston Rings = JPR. Funny that, I've been buying ACL parts through JPR for quite some time (through a friend of mine) and had no idea that they made their own brand. Yes, corner of Great South Road and Church Street, opposite Colourworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianapolis Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Johnson Piston Rings were originally called J&S Piston Rings, back in 1937. My father and grandfather started the business B Johnson & Sons Ltd, manufacturing motor engineers & grinding specialists. It was sited in Parnell Rise just above the railway bridge. The business was sold in the early 70s after my father died. I have been looking at an old brochure and saw the name J&S Piston Rings. I always knew them as Indianapolis 500 rings. Does anyone know when they were rebranded? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Both me and my dad bought from them exclusively for decades, you had some good parts there and there is still stock at same site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john buikhuisen Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 i worked at B Johnsons making rings and cylinder sleeves,i used to make rings from model planes to ships,,it was a rather interesting place to work full of talent,i loved going to the pub on friday nights which was near the bottom of Parnell rise,we shared a couple cold ones and a few good laughs.....great memories 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motu Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 13/11/2021 at 12:28, Indianapolis said: Johnson Piston Rings were originally called J&S Piston Rings, back in 1937. My father and grandfather started the business B Johnson & Sons Ltd, manufacturing motor engineers & grinding specialists. It was sited in Parnell Rise just above the railway bridge. The business was sold in the early 70s after my father died. I have been looking at an old brochure and saw the name J&S Piston Rings. I always knew them as Indianapolis 500 rings. Does anyone know when they were rebranded? Are you a Johnson ? My brother was a good mate of Clint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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