The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Lesser of two evils..cracked main babbit or used replacement?

Tom Wesenberg · 04-11-2018, 08:06 PM

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I'd also fit it and run it. Shim to get .0015" clearance. If the diameter is correct, then you shouldn't be able to move the main left and right against the block more than .0015". If you can move it 10 or 20 thousandths, then you need to find a better fitting main cap.

04-11-2018, 08:06 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Lesser of two evils..cracked main babbit or used replacement? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'd also fit it and run it. Shim to get .0015" clearance. If the diameter is correct, then you shouldn't be able to move the main left and right against the block more than .0015". If you can move it 10 or 20 thousandths, then you need to find a better fitting main cap.