I also would look into having your rods converted to shell bearings. I have
had this done on my racing Rileys with great success.
Bill
In a message dated 10/16/2009 9:31:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
eabb@loc.gov writes:
Many thanks to everyone for the recommendations. Illinois is a bit far as
I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK, but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks are
hard
to find) I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but additionally, I
have a
further query on Babbitt bearings:
I contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines
have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T & A
engines. I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if they are
willing
to take on the engine. Does anyone see potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British engines?
Thanks for any input,
Gene
>>> "Gregor Zimmermann" <gzimmermann@myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM
>>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot. He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32' Alvis motor.
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