[AT] RE: "Boiling a block" with babbitt bearings

[Andy Glines]

I am a little concerned about what the chemicals will do to the babbitt.  I 
am surprised that you have babbitt worth saving.  I would think that pouring 
new bearings will part of your overhaul.  Unless the existing bearings are 
tight and in excellent condition I would plan on pouring new ones.
>Message: 20
>Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:40:27 -0600
>From: "Snelling, Wayne K" <wsnelling at southplainscollege.edu>
>Subject: RE: [AT] "Boiling a block" with babbitt bearings
>To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
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>FYI I would never use any bearing that had been "hot Tanked" for any
>length of time. The bearings are still there but not the same
>composition and you are cruzin' for a bruzin' using them--replace 'em
>
>Wayne Snelling
>Assistant Professor
>Computer Information Systems
>South Plains College
>Lubbock, TX
>806-747-0576  ex 4692
>806-292-8412 cell

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