[SEL] white metal for bearings (Babbitt)

[Germoamer at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/8/2008 10:31:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
plowe at exemail.com.au writes:

1. What  is the tolerance between the crankshaft and the bearing ID. The 
crankshaft  is 1 1/2" dia. and the bearing is about 4 1/2" long. How many 
thou. do I  allow.?


Peter,
 
I have always heard a good rule of thumb is .001/inch of diameter for mains  
and rod bearings on the old engines.  

Tom  Schmutz
Concord,  Va.
germaoamer at AOL.com




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