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jfreddie · 09-05-2015, 04:01 AM

About the rods...depends on how much $ you want to invest.

If only one rod is affected, the cheapest way is order a rebabbitted rod from Bert's.

They're the only co. that will send you a rod without a core...you can send it back later...for about $50.

If you go insert, you'll have to get a set to keep balanced. They're very nice quality and fit is quite good, but it should be for $500.

If you go inserts, make sure your crank journals are in very good shape as the bearing material can be scuffed or scored and are not forgiving like babbitt. They're harder and may wear the journal if there's any imperfections. They work best on a fresh crank regrind.

Good luck.

09-05-2015, 04:01 AM	#35
jfreddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: anchorage, alaska Posts: 117	Re: Babbitus fragmentus! About the rods...depends on how much $ you want to invest. If only one rod is affected, the cheapest way is order a rebabbitted rod from Bert's. They're the only co. that will send you a rod without a core...you can send it back later...for about $50. If you go insert, you'll have to get a set to keep balanced. They're very nice quality and fit is quite good, but it should be for $500. If you go inserts, make sure your crank journals are in very good shape as the bearing material can be scuffed or scored and are not forgiving like babbitt. They're harder and may wear the journal if there's any imperfections. They work best on a fresh crank regrind. Good luck.