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Old 12-09-2016, 12:05 AM   #6
Tom Wesenberg
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Default Re: Can incorrect main bearing oil grooves be filled in?

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird View Post
agree with '30 coupe.

In deference to Tom, I'd prolly just fill the last 1/4" using 40-60 tin-lead solder (very low melting point) and shield the rest of the bearing from heat. My only goal would be to seal the trench, and not try to provide a bearing surface. It would be very easy to ruin the bearing. You'd need a deft hand and lots of previous soldering skill....IMO
Actually, that's what I meant also. Just enough to block off the flow to the end.
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