Babbit to Slipper Bearing Conversion

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Andyd
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Babbit to Slipper Bearing Conversion

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Does anyone know of any engine reconditioning shop with experience in converting babbit bearings to slipper bearings.......ideally for 1928 Chrysler 6........for an acquaintance ......andyd
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Andyd wrote:Does anyone know of any engine reconditioning shop with experience in converting babbit bearings to slipper bearings.......ideally for 1928 Chrysler 6........for an acquaintance ......andyd
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Chrisso.....many thanks, have passed the details on, hes been quoted $180 per bearing with 6 big ends and 7 mains thats 13 x 180.........$2340 just for bearings............yikes!!!........regards.............andyd
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Goodaye all

Orger engines do a classic rod, what about just getting new rods.

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EGGE machining in Dookie NE vic would do if. They also do babbit.
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