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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.
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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??