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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

Tom Wesenberg · 06-23-2013, 08:23 PM

About a year ago someone was asking the same thing and a guy in the northwest, Washington or Oregon came to the rescue. I don't recall the name though.

Joe K · 06-23-2013, 08:49 PM

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When I was a young man, you used to be able to find them in automotive specialty stores.

A child of the 1950s, I still remember the thrill of a pix of a Model A in the upper LH corner of the Sears Roebuck catalog page - and a WHOLE PAGE of Model A parts that one could buy from Sears.

I've seen that pix online but a search didn't find.

Joe K

Bill in Al · 06-23-2013, 10:00 PM

I got one off of Ebay recently with good babbitt. It was an early '28or'29 and I had to use short bolts.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 06-23-2013, 10:06 PM

Try Bill Barlow in Bend Oregon. 541-389-2894

Joe K · 06-23-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill in Al

I got one off of Ebay recently with good babbitt. It was an early '28or'29 and I had to use short bolts.

Sort of like this one currently with 23 hours left in the auction (No bids)

Joe K

Wm J. · 06-23-2013, 10:43 PM

You may want to try the correct number which is 541 389 2694

James Rogers · 06-24-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe K

Sort of like this one currently with 23 hours left in the auction (No bids)

Joe K

Joe, that one does not have any babbitt in it and I believe he is looking for one with the babbitt.

Joe K · 06-24-2013, 06:30 AM

We may both be right. Babbitt but not so hot.

Another view. (small)

Thanks for pointing that out. Lest I lead somebody astray.

Joe K

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

06-23-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: main bearing caps About a year ago someone was asking the same thing and a guy in the northwest, Washington or Oregon came to the rescue. I don't recall the name though.

06-23-2013, 10:00 PM	#4
Bill in Al Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pell City (New London) Al Posts: 317	Re: main bearing caps I got one off of Ebay recently with good babbitt. It was an early '28or'29 and I had to use short bolts.

06-23-2013, 10:06 PM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: main bearing caps Try Bill Barlow in Bend Oregon. 541-389-2894

06-23-2013, 10:43 PM	#7
Wm J. Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 29	Re: main bearing caps You may want to try the correct number which is 541 389 2694

06-24-2013, 06:30 AM	#9
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,610	Re: main bearing caps We may both be right. Babbitt but not so hot. Another view. (small) Thanks for pointing that out. Lest I lead somebody astray. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.