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06-23-2013, 07:41 PM | #1 |
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main bearing caps
I'm in need of a standard rear bearing cap. When I was a young man, you used to be able to find them in automotive specialty stores. I think it was a Pep Boy's in Parkersburg, WVA. Probably back in the late 50's. There were mains and rear caps of various oversize. I still have Prussian Blue and a Babbitt "scraper" which I've used every 10 years or so to fit them properly. That might have been a Western Auto store. Back then the Blennerhasset Hotel had a working fireplace in the lobby.
Is there a vendor or individual that can supply me with a "standard" rear main cap, either new cast or good used? Near 1.620. Thanks, Don 508-362-9234 |
06-23-2013, 08:23 PM | #2 |
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Re: main bearing caps
About a year ago someone was asking the same thing and a guy in the northwest, Washington or Oregon came to the rescue. I don't recall the name though.
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06-23-2013, 08:49 PM | #3 | |
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Re: main bearing caps
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I've seen that pix online but a search didn't find. Joe K
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06-23-2013, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: main bearing caps
I got one off of Ebay recently with good babbitt. It was an early '28or'29 and I had to use short bolts.
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06-23-2013, 10:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: main bearing caps
Try Bill Barlow in Bend Oregon. 541-389-2894
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06-23-2013, 10:29 PM | #6 | |
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06-23-2013, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: main bearing caps
You may want to try the correct number which is 541 389 2694
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06-24-2013, 06:05 AM | #8 |
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Re: main bearing caps
Joe, that one does not have any babbitt in it and I believe he is looking for one with the babbitt.
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06-24-2013, 06:30 AM | #9 |
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Re: main bearing caps
We may both be right. Babbitt but not so hot.
Another view. (small) Thanks for pointing that out. Lest I lead somebody astray. Joe K
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