"dave" wrote: (clip) so, plan is to drill a small hole INTO the side of the
reel 'core' where
I want the 'top' of the pour to end, hoping the excess babbitt will just
'run out' through the hole. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Three other suggestions: 1.) Run an insulated wire down into the clearance
space, connected to an ohm meter. Adjust the end to the height where you
want to stop pouring. 2.) Make a small ladle that holds just the right
amount of babbit to fill to the correct height. 3.) Make a collar that
goes around the hub ( a hose clamp might work.) Weight out the correct
amount of babbit and put on top of the hub, inside the collar. Start your
preheat, and go until the babbit melts and runs into the space.