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

[Richard Strobel]

> 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.


  Andy..that will be part of the assessment once I get it cleaned up and 
magnafluxed or whatever they do nowdays.  All bearings had a good shim 
stackup left.

Regards,
Rick