Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

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Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Gene_French » Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:59 am

For sale : Rebabbitted Model T main bearing sets , laminated shim set and timesaver lapping compound ... re-babbitted using tin base automotive high speed babbitt (SAE#2 Government Genuine alloy )... will supply caps bored to Standard diameter or customer specified dimension ... price of $145.00 includes postage in lower 48 states ... actual postage outside this area or INTERNATIONAL ... Gene French 49519 cr23 Nunn,Co. 80648 phone 970-581-2808
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Re: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Gene_French » Fri Apr 09, 2021 7:07 pm

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Re: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Original Smith » Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:50 am

What is the thickness of each shim?


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Re: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Gene_French » Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:31 am

Larry:
i will check to be certain , but the laminated shim is .016" thick ... being 8 .002 shims total ... in theory a single .002" shim is removed from 1 side of the cap to effect a .001" adjustment ... if a smaller increment is needed a person may lap the caps ... i will lap with wet 180 sandpaper on a precision surface ( lapping block) ... hope this answers your question ... the shims supplied are a standard production product sold by Snyders Antique Auto and probably most other parts suppliers ...always an optimist ...Gene French


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Re: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Gene_French » Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:27 am

to the top again , thanks MTFCA


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Gene_French
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MTFCA Number: 15614
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Re: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set

Post by Gene_French » Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:48 am

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