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jfreddie · 09-05-2015, 03:39 AM

If only the cap is bad you could get a rebabbitted cap from Bill Barlow in Bend, OR.

I've used his caps in 5 A's here in Alaska where we don't have any babbitters.

His workmanship is first rate and his prices at $50 ea are very affordable.

I like sticking with babbitt for the reason you mentioned...the babbitt failed and didn't tear up your crank.

When an insert fails, your crank will be affected and likely need grinding.

I certainly agree that counterweighting is a big help to minimize the center main wear.

Good luck.

09-05-2015, 03:39 AM	#34
jfreddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: anchorage, alaska Posts: 117	Re: Babbitus fragmentus! If only the cap is bad you could get a rebabbitted cap from Bill Barlow in Bend, OR. I've used his caps in 5 A's here in Alaska where we don't have any babbitters. His workmanship is first rate and his prices at $50 ea are very affordable. I like sticking with babbitt for the reason you mentioned...the babbitt failed and didn't tear up your crank. When an insert fails, your crank will be affected and likely need grinding. I certainly agree that counterweighting is a big help to minimize the center main wear. Good luck.