David Conwill
Call Me a Cab
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A Very good point! By then babbitt bearings were gone, and fully pressurized and filtered oil systems were standard too. It brings to mind some debate on whether it makes sense to restore the old chevy 216 stovebolt 6 engines, or just drop in a 'modern' 50s 235 version and get more driveability.
You should talk to old-car guys about Ford Model A transmissions!
I own a 1928 Chevrolet engine (last Chevrolet four-cylinder in the U.S. market until 1962), and after following discussions about how difficult it is to find the obsolete insert bearings used in many conversions, I’ve decided to stay with babbitt when I build it.
-Dave