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Originally Posted by msmaron
.. Babbit is softer like the crank, babbit will last 50K easy, babbit was what henry used and it workd, inserted will last forever. , inserted is the best and strongest....etc..>Now i a asking for some simple opinions here. What say many of you please
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In a way, you just answered your own question. I see no reason to pay for a babbit motor when in many cases, you can get an inserted engine for cheaper, which will last longer. Sure if babbit is done right, it'll last a long time. But the problem is finding someone who is actually doing it right. I know of a very popular rebuilder that uses babbit, and he is "the best" but pours the babbit wrong resulting in alot of his bearings failing. People are paying 4-7k for a babbit motor when you can get an inserted for anywhere from 2500-7000. Just call Rich in Skokie and tell him what you want. If you're wanting to spend the serious money, call Ron Kelley. His engines are expensive, but are the best you can buy.