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Mark in MT · 01-18-2018, 03:42 PM

I peen the bearings as soon as I can after I strip off the molds. The Babbitt is softer and more pliable, keeps it pressed against the block while cooling. My molds are for 1 bearing, so I do them one at a time.

01-18-2018, 03:42 PM	#3
Mark in MT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western MT Posts: 218	Re: Main Bearing Peening I peen the bearings as soon as I can after I strip off the molds. The Babbitt is softer and more pliable, keeps it pressed against the block while cooling. My molds are for 1 bearing, so I do them one at a time. __________________ Mark in MT Always looking for another opportunity to be wrong.