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Don Cape Cod · 06-23-2013, 07:41 PM

I'm in need of a standard rear bearing cap. When I was a young man, you used to be able to find them in automotive specialty stores. I think it was a Pep Boy's in Parkersburg, WVA. Probably back in the late 50's. There were mains and rear caps of various oversize. I still have Prussian Blue and a Babbitt "scraper" which I've used every 10 years or so to fit them properly. That might have been a Western Auto store. Back then the Blennerhasset Hotel had a working fireplace in the lobby.

Is there a vendor or individual that can supply me with a "standard" rear main cap, either new cast or good used? Near 1.620.
Thanks, Don 508-362-9234

06-23-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
Don Cape Cod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 114	main bearing caps I'm in need of a standard rear bearing cap. When I was a young man, you used to be able to find them in automotive specialty stores. I think it was a Pep Boy's in Parkersburg, WVA. Probably back in the late 50's. There were mains and rear caps of various oversize. I still have Prussian Blue and a Babbitt "scraper" which I've used every 10 years or so to fit them properly. That might have been a Western Auto store. Back then the Blennerhasset Hotel had a working fireplace in the lobby. Is there a vendor or individual that can supply me with a "standard" rear main cap, either new cast or good used? Near 1.620. Thanks, Don 508-362-9234