[PreWar] Help with babbitt bearings, was Re: Fw: help with M Type

[Bill5600 at aol.com]

I also would look into having your rods converted to shell bearings. I have 
 had this done on my racing Rileys with great success.
 
Bill
 
In a message dated 10/16/2009 9:31:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
eabb at loc.gov writes:

Many  thanks to everyone for the recommendations.  Illinois is a bit far as 
 I
want to drop the block off in person. I could ship the block to the UK,  but
then I would worry about it getting lost (good Singer pre-war blocks  are 
hard
to find)  I may give The Babbitt Pot a call first, but  additionally, I 
have a
further query on Babbitt bearings:

I  contacted the Maryland chapter of the Model T club, as these engines  
have
white metal bearings and was given the name of a highly touted company  in
Pennsylvania called Schwalmns. However, they specialize in Model T &  A
engines.  I'm thinking the procedure would be the same, just  different
specifications for the Singer engine, which I can provide, if  they are 
willing
to take on the engine.   Does anyone see  potential problems in not going to
someone experienced with British  engines?

Thanks for any input,

Gene

>>> "Gregor  Zimmermann" <gzimmermann at myfairpoint.net> 10/14/2009 6:18 PM  
>>>
Gene,
I can recommend Zig Billus at The Babbitt Pot.   He is in Fort Edward, NY
518-747-4277
He is currently working on my 32'  Alvis  motor.
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