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Old 04-14-2018, 05:51 PM   #26
Chuck Sea/Tac
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Default Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes View Post
Inserts are definitely better if you are running a high compression head. Babbitt was designed when engines had 4 to 1 compression.
Diesel requires more compression than gas, I’m pretty sure they used Babbitt as there was nothing else. By the way, the first compression fired engine was before 1900. I understand the concept your saying, but “Good” Babbitt will handle 7:1 and easily 6.1 what wipes out Babbitt is lugging under load and advanced timing.
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