WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

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WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:19 pm

If anyone might have one or a couple that they would be willing to part with, I am looking for at least 1 N.O.S. Babbitt thrust washer for the rear axle. One would be sufficient, but a couple would be better. Definitely not buying them to use, just need a couple of "good" examples. Please let me know what you might have available. You can contact me through a Private Message here on the forum, thanks for your time and help.
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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Layden Butler » Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:30 pm

In my experience even New Old Stock babbitt thrust washers may not be "good". They seem to oxidize on the shelf and go bad. The best ones I have ever seen were out of rear axles where the steel thrust plates kept the air away from them. Even then they can be oxidized around the perimeter.


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Post by art32mor » Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:50 pm

I agree with Layden lost one at 40mph+ what E ticket rideh

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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Mark Gregush » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:55 am

Read his WHOLE post not just the title.
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Post by Henry K. Lee » Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:31 am

Joe I believe I have some. Will check this morning and get back with you.

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Post by Oldav8tor » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:14 am

I'm curious what you want them for....a collection?
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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Henry K. Lee » Sat Oct 19, 2019 1:43 pm

Joe this is what I have.

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It would be about $15.00 to ship to you if interested.

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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Layden Butler » Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:22 pm

This is one of my NOS washers. It is not a "good" one, as it has oxidized and blistered during storage. I am sure they were bright shiney and soft like crankshaft bearing material ( could be cut and shaved into a curl with a knife) when new.
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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by ModelT46 » Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:06 pm

A post from several years ago stated the alloy is not babbitt, but a similar looking one.

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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:32 pm

Henry, I sent you a Private Message.

Oldav8tor wrote:
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I'm curious what you want them for....a collection?
I need a couple for an upcoming project, not for any actual/real use and one for myself to have as an example. I would never use nor advise or condone using the original style Babbitt, let alone 90 to 100 year old examples. They were good enough for the original day, but not anymore, much better options. I have a couple of the original bronze ones that they used up until 1915 (I think?), but not any Babbitt. The sad part about the one shown below, good thickness but the I.D. is worn oversized (by quite a bit).

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Re: WANTED, original Babbitt rear axle thrust washers.

Post by Joe Bell » Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:30 pm

I have some in my stash, if you are not to far up in Michigan you are welcome to come and get them free!

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