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CAL(KS) 
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 3:17pm |
im looking for recommendations for babbit services you guys have used. I am interested in having some work done on a couple projects, and what i priced seemed kinda high to me but when there are no other options you cant complain i guess. i searched on the net only to yield a couple options.
thank you
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Gary in da UP
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 4:17pm |
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I always consult Hemmings Motor News for services of that kind, or smokestak. Yea, it seems pricey for some services, and you don't always get the best results with the lowest quote, but do you want to invest in/ learn a new/ old skill? I repair and recore copper/ brass radiators and it is also a skill that is not in high demand, and with the small volume of work I do , and the few $ it nets , I wonder if the risk of lead poisoning is worth it? Sorry , I can't direct you to a shop that pours babbit.
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allisorange
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 6:45pm |
Oakie did some of this work before but have not heard from him on forum for a while. Anybody know if he is still around?
John Carlson
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CTuckerNWIL
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 7:58pm |
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My boss spent a lot of time reading up on the process and asked a lot of
questions. He bought some Babbitt and set things up to repour main
bearings in his 25-40 Hart Parr. After several failed attempts, he had
me make new bearings out of 660 bronze. Old Reliable has been running
fine for the last 5 show seasons.
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Tracy Martin TN
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 8:26pm |
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Really depends on each application. Not really that complicated. Just have to use the right procedure and sequence.I have help pour several babbitted steam engine bearing. Got to make it worth a tinkers dam. HTH Tracy Martin
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David Maddux
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Posted: 17 Feb 2011 at 10:22pm |
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Paul's rod and babbitt, Parkville Mo. I have not used them, but they advertise in all major antique magazines. They will be my next stop for future projects. Dave.
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CAL(KS)
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Posted: 18 Feb 2011 at 5:14pm |
i dont actually have babbit bearings. i have obsolete inserts that i need rebabbited and bored... i was told 150$ a hole from one place that could do this i just wanted to try some others...being a 6 cylinder engine any savings in price could make a large difference
thank you ill try your suggestions
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Jacob (WI,ND)
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 6:31pm |
 allisorange wrote:
Oakie did some of this work before but have not heard from him on forum for a while. Anybody know if he is still around?
John Carlson |
I've often wondered the same thing. What ever happened to Okie?
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Jacob Swanson
1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45
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ALinIL
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Posted: 19 Feb 2011 at 8:26pm |
You might try
I have not used them, but it don't hurt to ask them
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