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Re: Babbitt Bearings in FRC

One of the first engines I overhauled was a 1953 Chevy 235, which was the last year they used poured rod bearings. The bearings were still ok, so I just adjusted the clearance using the shims. I was 16 at the time, I think. Those engines used insert main bearings, but they also had shims to adjust the clearance.