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1929 · 03-09-2015, 07:03 AM

I was told by parts and restoration shops that send their engines to an engine rebuilder that has over 30 years experience and a great reputation doing both inserts and babbitts with a I think a 2 year warranty that will not put over a 5.5-1 head on a Babbitt engine. Its not about spending too much which is easy to do with this car as Ive begun to notice, its what is the best choice. I would like to get the oil filtration system cause I did see when I removed the oil pan and valve cover not such a clean motor, but then again previous owner was not using detergent oil which I heard some will not do. thanks for the advice.

03-09-2015, 07:03 AM	#12
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 944	Re: Babbitt vs Inserts I was told by parts and restoration shops that send their engines to an engine rebuilder that has over 30 years experience and a great reputation doing both inserts and babbitts with a I think a 2 year warranty that will not put over a 5.5-1 head on a Babbitt engine. Its not about spending too much which is easy to do with this car as Ive begun to notice, its what is the best choice. I would like to get the oil filtration system cause I did see when I removed the oil pan and valve cover not such a clean motor, but then again previous owner was not using detergent oil which I heard some will not do. thanks for the advice.