Does anyone know a way to separate (delaminate) the many layers of brass main bearing shims that come laminated together when you buy them?
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I use a razor blade, and scratch at the corner until a little tip of one layer starts peeling up. I can then wedge the razor into the stack. -
Hey Wayne T, WELCOME to the VFF!!
I agree with Tom, but I use a box cutter knife or my pocket knife. If you are gentle with scraping the edge you can get just one pealed up. I start the peal enough to get a measurement of the lamination thickness, and if it is more than one or two pieces, depending on what I need, you can start at another edge and do the same thing, just lay the first peal back down, it may not laminate again, but that won't hurt it.Last edited by DaWizard; 01-21-2018, 10:23 AM.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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they will curl up at .001...double check your peel,make sure you take off what you want to take off.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Off the cuff here: submerge in lacquer thinner?
2manycars: you still have to clean and dry and mic. each one before installation, so just store in a sealed container until use.
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Also just incase you do not know. To get .001 less clearance you need to take a .001 shim from both sides.Originally posted by WayneT View PostComment
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Thank you, I was not aware of that. Learn something every time I log on.Comment
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Thanks to all for your input, I put a stack in Laquer Thinner last night before I read that idea, will see if it worked!Comment
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FYI-- I let a new stack soak in laquer thinner for two days and it did nothing to loosen the layers. I will use Tom & Brents methods, THANKS !!Comment
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Just thought I would let you know that the center main bearing cap (USED) I replaced seems fine at this point, hope it continues to be!! Thanks again for everyones input!! WayneComment
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Some help. What is the specification for the height of the fingers of the pressure on a F100 1973. How do I adjust them. The pressure is the larger one. Have already taken it for engineering but the height still ain't correct. It seems like the release bearing is vibrating....01-04-2019, 09:05 AM
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I am rebuilding a 29 Model A engine and needed a cam. Found one on ebay and silly me didn't notice it was a 5 bearing. It looks as though it will work and I have read where it has been done. Then I have read counter arguments. So my question is can it or can it not be used?
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Years ago you could buy just the rebabbited main bearing caps to temp fix worn babbits, does anyone still sell just the rebabbited main caps?11-21-2019, 02:40 PM
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Note the info corrections to this article starting on post # 30
The following topic covers adjusting the Crankshaft Main Bearing and Connecting Rod Bearing for babbit bearings. This should be a part of your routine maintenance on your babbit engine,performed once every ten thousand miles to insure full bearing life.The following will demonstrate the measurement method using both plastigage...01-15-2018, 06:31 PM -
got some new wheel bearings (Timken) and when I went to put on the inner it wouldn't go all the way onto the spindle. I took the old one and it wouldn't go all the way on either until I rotated it around on the spindle. Then it slid right on nice. The new one isn't doing this. How tight a fit should there be with the bearing and the spindle? Should I put pressure on the new bearing to get it all the...02-29-2020, 03:09 PM -
Does anyone know where to buy Bower A1201 replacement inner bearings? The Timken replacement 15118 throat is a little too small to fit my original spindles. The Bower calipers .001 or so more i.d. and slips on. We used to heat ball bearings on a 100watt light bulb but have never tried it with rollers.08-18-2020, 01:03 PM -
I kind of know this is like a correct oil but I will try:
WHEN should the mains and rods be checked (after how much mileage) OR are there signs (what are they) that will become apparent? I have been considering this for some time as I have over 14,000 on my rebuilt engine and don't want to wait until I don't have enough left of the Babbitt to remove shims and have the proper clearances....10-14-2020, 11:38 PM -
My mains on the block side have what looks like drilled 'ports' for babbit to fill..what is the purpose of drilling these "ports"? is it to pin the babbit?...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Wrote the below and just went out to the garage to look again - I was confused on the below - so never mind for now, need to get the bearing off to see what I have - something to do tomorrow.
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Bought a used armature to repair a bearing/bushing generator with a bad shaft under the bearing....You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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