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Old 03-13-2018, 09:08 PM
J-Mech J-Mech is offline
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Had another thought:

I'm not condemning what you are doing at all. I looked into it myself, but only because I wanted a better alternative. It is an alternative, just not an economical one. I'm all for finding different sources, or finding a better way. But you have to look at the economical aspect too. While a babbit rod bearing is a good thing, there is nothing wrong with an aluminum rod with no insert, and it's cheaper. I just really think it's that simple. The most economical way to rebuild a K series is with aftermarket parts, nothing fancy, and a good machine shop. Most of the things you do that make it last are during machining and part fitment.... but also in PM service, such as keeping the engine clean and tuned. This is a good discussion though.
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