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Old 06-17-2019, 05:24 PM   #13
Patrick L.
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Default Re: Checking rod and main bearings

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Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac View Post
So the consensus is, once you’re center main or what ever starts to knock, it’s too late to tighten things up, and now you need new Babbitt? Assuming we’re talking Babbitt.


I think its still worth a look. There is a chance it can be saved.

Noisy rod bearings don't last long but a main can go for quite awhile.

Last edited by Patrick L.; 06-18-2019 at 05:36 AM.
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