Babbitt vs Inserts

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Juggler

Has anybody use these and are they the same as offered by Snyders and maybe others?



http://www.antiqueenginerebuilding.com/insert brgs.html

I have the inserted rods by AER, bought from Berts. Still have Babbitt mains.

[Brian T]

The one thing that is bad with inserts, are, the inserts you used today, may not be made tomorrow, and or in the size you need. It happens all the time.
Herm.

You maybe right, ---- I would be more concerned that unless the art of doing Babbitt work is not passed on to others then those that can do it now wont be around tomorrow.
Regards Brian T.