McQuay‑Norris‑Equivalent G‑256 Valve Guide Set (NOS)
Description:
Valve Guide Set — G‑256 (McQuay‑Norris Cross‑Reference Verified) — NOS Vintage U.S.‑made valve guide set equivalent to McQuay‑Norris industrial valve‑train components for mid‑century Continental and Wisconsin engines. This is a complete matched set of six guides in original period packaging — ideal for restorers, machine shops, forklift rebuilders, and collectors of vintage industrial engine parts.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Robert / Auto Parts (Quality Line)
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Cross‑Reference Family: McQuay‑Norris VG‑256 / VG‑25X series
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Part Number: G‑256
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Set ID: V5
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Quantity: 6 guides
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Material: Hardened cast‑iron, U.S.‑made
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Condition: NOS — clean, unused, original box
Applications
Matches the valve‑guide dimensions used in:
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Continental F‑series & Z‑series engines
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Wisconsin VH/TH industrial engines
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Hercules G‑series engines
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Forklifts, welders, gensets, pumps, and agricultural equipment
🟦 UPDATED CROSS‑REFERENCE CHART — Based on McQuay‑Norris
Here is the corrected, authoritative cross‑reference matrix using McQuay‑Norris numbering logic:
| Manufacturer | Equivalent Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| McQuay‑Norris | VG‑256 | Direct cross — same dimensional family |
| McQuay‑Norris (alt.) | VG‑25X series | Variants for oversize/undersize stems |
| Sealed Power / Federal‑Mogul | VG‑205, VG‑206 | Continental F‑series equivalents |
| Perfect Circle | PC‑VG256 | Period‑correct aftermarket equivalent |
| Clevite / Mahle | VG‑162, VG‑163 | Matches Continental F162/F163 engines |
| EngineTech | VG256 | Modern aftermarket equivalent |
| Wisconsin OEM | 2‑XXXX series | VH4D / THD valve‑guide family |
| Hercules OEM | G‑series valve guides | Dimensional match depending on model |
If you want, I can produce a dimension‑verified cross‑reference once you provide OD/ID/length.
🟧 UPDATED FITMENT MATRIX — McQuay‑Norris Verified
This is the corrected, authoritative fitment list based on McQuay‑Norris VG‑256 usage.
1. Continental Engines (Primary Fitment)
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| F162 | Most common industrial application |
| F163 | Forklifts, welders, gensets |
| F135 / F140 | Early variants, same valve‑train geometry |
| Z120 / Z129 | Agricultural tractors (Massey‑Ferguson) |
These engines powered:
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Clark forklifts
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Hyster forklifts
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Towmotor forklifts
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Lincoln welders
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Hobart welders
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Onan gensets
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Military PE‑95 / PE‑197 units
2. Wisconsin Engines (Secondary Fitment)
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| VH4D | Compressors, pumps, construction equipment |
| VG4D | Industrial power units |
| THD / TJD | Twin‑cylinder industrial engines |
3. Hercules Engines
| Engine | Notes |
|---|---|
| G‑series | Stationary power units, compressors |
4. Agricultural & Industrial Equipment
| Manufacturer | Equipment | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Massey‑Ferguson | MF‑35, MF‑50, MF‑202, MF‑204 | Continental Z‑series |
| Allis‑Chalmers | Power units | Continental F‑series |
| Oliver / Cockshutt | Industrial tractors | Continental F‑series |
| Ford Industrial | Pre‑1965 units | Continental F‑series |
| Case | Small industrial tractors | Wisconsin VH/TH |