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Old 03-08-2015, 07:26 PM   #3
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Default Re: Babbitt vs Inserts

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Originally Posted by mrtexas View Post
IMHO there aren't many around that really know how to pour babbit. If the babbit gets too thick because the crank has been turned I don't think that is good either. Anyone else agree? When I had a motor built it was built with inserts on mains and rods. Inserts need machine work knowledge which I believe is more widespread than babbit knowledge.
Inserts need machine work knowledge, I agree
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