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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2014, 12:03 PM
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Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

I know not to hone Babbitt, but did not know what else to do. I've bought bearings for two engines now and both sets of cam bearings were two small. Who makes bearings that fit?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-26-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,522
Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

We talked about full floating bearings above and that was the main reason for my post. I was surprised they fit so easily. Or, am I missing something?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-25-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,522
Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

On my rebuild, I got the crank in, but then had trouble with the cam installation. This is the second time I have found new cam bearings that are too small for an original worn cam. I had to use a...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-24-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,522
Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

I am also in the middle of a rebuild of an A block (38-41) with a 59AB crank. I was able to get the rear rope seal retainers from Vanpelt. I want to use a crab distributor with the original cam. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-16-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,522
Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

I have a question about rod bearing material. Why were the older bearings bronze or copper looking rather than the more conventional Babbitt. I think all the new bearing available or Babbitt. Which...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 09-11-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 81,522
Posted By Cartravel
Re: 59 AB engine rebuild

I am just now going through the decision about replacing rod bearings. The 0.1085 is for bearings in an original engine. If the crank pins have been ground or the rods resized, a different number...
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