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Old 03-08-2015, 07:40 PM   #1
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I have one of each and and use them for touring. Quite frankly, it's difficult to really tell any difference. The Babbitt engine has an original CRAGAR head and a 5 speed and the insert engine has a Brumfield super head and a '39 three speed. You pay your money and takes your choice.
who did the insert engine?
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Old 03-08-2015, 08:31 PM   #2
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who did the insert engine?
Joe Fingers in El Cajon CA about 25 years ago. Bert's Model A in Denver did the Babbitt about eight years ago.
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who did the insert engine?
The guy in Albaquerque did mine.
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