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Old 07-16-2021, 06:53 AM   #19
CatMan1
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Default Re: Bearing Socket Size

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Originally Posted by katy View Post
The 2 main differences are:

1. the 55 has a full pressure oiling system, the model A has a splash system.
2. the 55 has replaceable inserts on the rods and main bearings, the model A has babbitted bearings.

HTH, Ken

Those are things I understand. I've also had '46-'50 Chevy cars. They were a little closer to the Model A in that regard. I think my biggest unknown is going to be what shape the babbitt is in. If that's ok then I might get by with this.
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