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Old 01-03-2014, 05:06 PM   #21
Dave in MN
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Default Re: Babbitt bearing inserts

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C View Post
Maybe we should let the Briggs & Stratton and Tecumseh engine folks know that because haven't they have been successfully using aluminum and splash oiling for quite a few decades now.

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Aluminum is not a good bearing material for a splash system.

Yikes! I wish someone would have told me...as I have about 80 engines successfully running on aluminum lined AER bearings with gravity oil delivery.
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