Re: Babbit vs Inserts
The key of this discussion is the quality of the work done by a MACHINE SHOP.
Yes quality shops are not cheap but are worth it in the long run. Our X31 engine started to knock an found some babbit flakes. The engine was gone through in 1996 with over 40,000 touring miles. It is now back at the same shop and the original machinist is doing it. He had all the records from the rebuild in 96. Impressive!
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