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tubman · 01-02-2025, 10:28 PM

A couple of miscellaneous thoughts. If the current engine really is a '34, it will have poured babbitt main bearings. Unless these are in very good shape, they are a real problem getting them renewed these days. Expensive, too. The pre '49 engines, having "floating" rod bearings, have the aforementioned scarcity problems. Also, to be set up correctly, they need a skilled, experienced technician, that seem to be in short supply these days.

Make sure you know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet.

Uh, I think "Ol' Ron" meant to say "8BA or 59 series".

01-02-2025, 10:28 PM	#18
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,140	Re: Suggestions on flathead choice A couple of miscellaneous thoughts. If the current engine really is a '34, it will have poured babbitt main bearings. Unless these are in very good shape, they are a real problem getting them renewed these days. Expensive, too. The pre '49 engines, having "floating" rod bearings, have the aforementioned scarcity problems. Also, to be set up correctly, they need a skilled, experienced technician, that seem to be in short supply these days. Make sure you know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. Uh, I think "Ol' Ron" meant to say "8BA or 59 series".