Is a lightened flywheel overrated? (I think so)

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

No, I didn't go away,
Question: Is "lugging" REALLY hard on the babbitt, or is this just poppycock? Parade modes are "lugging!" "Yep, I tore up my babbitt in that LOOOOOONG parade!" These old low compression engines with a "boat anchor" flywheels are suited for "lugging!" REAL lugging would be at 10 MPH in high gear on a steep mountain grade and would surely be tough on many internal pieces!! We eliminate REAL "lugging" by GRABBIN' second gear, or low, if necessary. I think poor workmanship causes MANY babbitt failures. Bill W.