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18 Dec 2017 04:27 #33875
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In case you are interested the last time I checked Doug had two Lafrance engines at the ACD Factory. Fairly reasonable back then.
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10 Dec 2017 02:15 #33850
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During the current and first restoration of my 810 Cord I have decided to move away from babbit bearings all together.
The engine had been converted to modern big end shell bearings many years ago but retained babbited main bearings.
A "machine shop friend" is making new main bearings from phosphor bronze bar plus I am converting the block to full flow filtration as per Bill Richardson's guidelines. Babbit bearings were ok when there were no alternatives.
Preserving an engine these days is essential.
The engine had been converted to modern big end shell bearings many years ago but retained babbited main bearings.
A "machine shop friend" is making new main bearings from phosphor bronze bar plus I am converting the block to full flow filtration as per Bill Richardson's guidelines. Babbit bearings were ok when there were no alternatives.
Preserving an engine these days is essential.
T cockerell
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09 Dec 2017 13:33 #33849
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Have you looked at claytonrestorations.com Located in Colorado . He has a great machine shop
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09 Dec 2017 03:57 #33848
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Thank you for the info.
I have decided to proceed with my "Spare" engine and search for parts (or repair) as I have
the time.
Luckily, I bought a partial engine from pete kelley a while back.
THANKS PETE!
I have decided to proceed with my "Spare" engine and search for parts (or repair) as I have
the time.
Luckily, I bought a partial engine from pete kelley a while back.
THANKS PETE!
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29 Nov 2017 03:03 #33828
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Andy,
I was able to get some information for you. Paul's Rod and Bearing in Parkville, MO. (816) 587-4747 offers a service to refurbish your existing bearings. You may want to give them a call to see if they can help you out.
Good luck
Pat
I was able to get some information for you. Paul's Rod and Bearing in Parkville, MO. (816) 587-4747 offers a service to refurbish your existing bearings. You may want to give them a call to see if they can help you out.
Good luck
Pat
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28 Nov 2017 02:35 #33825
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Andy,
Struck out with my friend but he did give me another name, will try and call him tomorrow.
Pat
Struck out with my friend but he did give me another name, will try and call him tomorrow.
Pat
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25 Nov 2017 03:29 #33811
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Andy,
I have a friend who is familiar with ALF, I will try and get with him early next week to see if he has any suggestions.
Pat
I have a friend who is familiar with ALF, I will try and get with him early next week to see if he has any suggestions.
Pat
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25 Nov 2017 02:48 #33810
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I think that I have found the cause of 'low oil pressure' in my ALF 12.
IIRC, the Auburn 12's had insert bearings on the mains also.
Would any of you have, or know of a source for a replacement bearing
or a modern equivalent?
IIRC, the Auburn 12's had insert bearings on the mains also.
Would any of you have, or know of a source for a replacement bearing
or a modern equivalent?
Check out my build at:
www.1932auburnsedan.com
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