Check out Hemmings. I heard of a place in NY who does babbiting and they
could probably answer your question.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <SPL311RDST@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 3:54 PM
Subject: <OT> babbit bearing inspection
> Yes, it's OT, but I'm relying on the wide & varied knowlege of the list
> here...
>
> Got an old "tiny block" flat-head Ford here (100E) that has been sitting
> awhile - we're in the process of doing a basic break-down/ inspection /
> freshen things up if nesecessary. Of the many cars we've played w/ in this
> house, this is the first to have babbit bearings on the rods.
>
> Q: What is the usual inspection method for the rod bearings ? Can these be
> taken apart and put back together as with a regular "shell" bearing? Is
it
> wise just to leave them together? ( engine *was* running some time ago)
>
> Any thoughts, ideas or advice would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks !
> Laurie :-)
> 70 SPL311
> + the '58 Anglia La Carrera Panamericana Project -
> soon to be w/ engine !
> AzROC
> Chandler, AZ
>
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