I have an unstyled A. 38 model with babbitt bearings. One has no babbitt left but crank is in pretty good shape. I am looking at options to "bandaid" it for a while. I have heard of leather bearings on cars. Tried it. Lasted about 5 minutes. Do I try a harder piece of leather?
More leaning towards a used rod with good babbitt. Main question is the wrist pin pressed in or floating? Can I pull the piston back far enough to leave piston in cylinder and remove wrist pin to R/R rod? Will pistonand rod come clear out crank case so I can change rod or pour new babbitt with out complete engine disassembly?
More leaning towards a used rod with good babbitt. Main question is the wrist pin pressed in or floating? Can I pull the piston back far enough to leave piston in cylinder and remove wrist pin to R/R rod? Will pistonand rod come clear out crank case so I can change rod or pour new babbitt with out complete engine disassembly?