Thanks, Steve. That seems to be a very straightforward method. Maybe I'll
pull the bearing caps off, and look underneath!

LLoyd

"Steve W." wrote in message
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Babbitt isn't that hard to work with. I have poured a few engine
bearings and a couple lathe head bearings. The biggest problem is
setting up the head and shaft in correct alignment before the pour. The
first one I did I made up a pair of adjustable V notch saddles that
could be clamped on the ways in front and the frame in the rear. Then
used a piece of round bar stock ........