[Railcarmover]

You can do just about anything,I've epoxy glued cracked thrusts back together and soldered acid pits. Can you fix a thump?if you catch it before the babbit starts to crack or peel sure,but its better to catch it before it does.I consider bearing maintenance as important as changing the oil,you just don't have to do it as often.


The above methods for checking are sound...but if you suspect a loose bearing why waste the time?Nothing more satisfying than freshening up an engine and getting another life cycle out of it..set bearings,lap valves and rings,an old fashioned overhaul,instead of running it till it hammers and spending 5k..