Re: Engine Bearings
I have never poured babbett bearings but have seen it done for a Model T. There are some tricks to getting it right. If you are young and have good mechanical abilities it would be a valuable skill to learn. Read up as much as you can and try to watch the process. Don't be afraid of failure, you can always pour it again. You will need the molds, a crucible, some means of heating the metal, and a boring machine, all available. By the way, the babbett rod bearings I watched being poured had the damn break on the mold and had to be redone, but you just re melt the metal and try again.
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