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Silicon Bronze Main Caps and Babbitt

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:06 pm
by got10carz
I have silicon bronze caps to install A crank in T block. Can't seem to be able to flux the caps to accept babbit. Tried different temperatures and flux. Any ideas.

Re: Silicon Bronze Main Caps and Babbitt

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:27 pm
by Scott_Conger
what are you using for flux and tinning?

what exactly is happening?

Re: Silicon Bronze Main Caps and Babbitt

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:36 pm
by got10carz
1 flux was Eastwood. Using the babbit to tin. I'm not getting the shiney finish that a tinned steel cap gives you.
Babbit is not sticking to surface

Re: Silicon Bronze Main Caps and Babbitt

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:04 pm
by Scott_Conger
I'll assume you're getting things as clean as possible, but perhaps are burning the flux?

Might try these guys for flux made especially for babbit: https://superiorflux.com/products/indus ... bitt-flux/