[Bob Carriere]

Using either the manual or information from Brian A. you need to establish the exact size of rings you need........ or if you know for sure that Hastings #278 is the right fit... you now have specifications to start your shopping search.

Using the web you should be able to tap into the collector market in the USA for old tractors and farm equipment..... there is a big market for rebuilding old gasoline one cylinder engines...... these war time model usually had a civilian origin and certain suppliers sell all kind of weird ring sizes......

You can also cruise EBay..... and yes it will take you many evenings to get a hit but its a chance to take.

The worst place to go for anykind of parts we need is usually you local "Auto part store"....... you may do better at an old country farm tractor shop.

Same thing for a seal...... don't tell them what it is for.... just give them the inside and out side diameter....learn to measure with a micometer.... buy a cheap digital one form Princess Auto.......suppliers will search it up on a special search engine by size..... never by make or manufacturer model name..... for this you need to find a "bearing shop" like General Bearing Services" which has stores in larger Canadian towns. or have a coffee with some guys from the machine shop..... they may have good leads.....

It is really satisfying to walk in to a shop like "Bearing Solutions" in Ottawa and drop a large filthy CMP 6.5 inch front wheel grease seal on the counter .... have the guy look at it ......and apologize that he only has one in stock but can have a match by noon the next day...... he never knew what it came from.......

There are other CMP guys in BC.... Like Harry Moon..... that probably can help you find these special suppliers.......

You are only as far as your key board with the web.....

Good Luck

Bob C.