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05-20-2024, 10:04 AM
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Babbit replacement
Would modern "no lead" plumbing solder work for babbit bearing repairs? Can't find new babbit locally.
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05-20-2024, 11:32 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
No, it is too soft. There are several grades of babbitt, get the best you can buy.
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05-20-2024, 11:43 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
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05-20-2024, 11:58 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
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05-20-2024, 12:21 PM
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Re: Babbit replacement
the composition is similar with some of the no lead solder,a little old tin based babbitt and it is closer
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05-20-2024, 11:04 PM
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Re: Babbit replacement
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05-21-2024, 12:07 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
Elevator mechanics use babbit to connect the cables to the top of the car. I don't know if it's the proper grade
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05-21-2024, 12:50 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
A shop did mine with what they called diesel tin babbit.
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05-21-2024, 09:00 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
I believe the babbitt used in caterpillar engines is of the highest grade of currently available.
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05-21-2024, 09:45 AM
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Re: Babbit replacement
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I know that the "no lead" plumbing solder is fairly hard compared to 50-50 or 60-40 solder.
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05-21-2024, 08:37 PM
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Re: Babbit replacement
I have always hear that diesel babbit is too soft.
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05-21-2024, 09:05 PM
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