[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by wmws

Thanks for the explanation Brent. So you are saying that with a well balanced engine that 3000 RPM is no problem.

Well, don't take my word for it, let's think it thru together. What do you feel is the weakest link, ....and why exactly? If the Babbitt is correctly installed (peened, etc), align-bored & clearance correctly, and has adequate lubrication, it will support a spinning crankshaft at likely twice the RPMs as you mentioned. So in reality, we can rule-out the Babbitt as the weakest link.


So what are you thinking is going to fail at 3k RPM??