[SEL] Tillie Crosshead Babbitt Update (from Dolly)

Rob Skinner rob at rustyiron.com
Sat Feb 26 08:19:14 PST 2011


> So, having had a lot of advice, for now Jim is going to re-do the babbitt.
> The journal has been mag tested (updated photos are here
> http://www.oldengine.org/members/dolly/crosshead.htm ), lots of photos for
> reference taken so when it's run for a while he can do another inspection
> and see if there are any changes.
> 
> Thanks for all the input, it's been most useful.
> 
> Dolly & Jim.



Jim,
Glad it worked out without any difficulties. Keep the pictures coming. 
There's one thing where I have to call you out.
Pouring babbitt without even safety glasses?  WTF?

Dolly,
Safety glasses can be had for two quid. Buy a case and charge 'em to and FBI job.







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