After my 1915 engine gave up by spitting some babbit in the pan, I purchased a “used” engine that had been rebuilt by the late Herman Campbell to get me by until I can get a complete rebuild done on the '15. It is a 1917 engine number and I was told it had about 200 miles on it before the previous owner replaced it with another engine that had a starter. I was told the 4th main would need re-babbit. I got it home and started looking a little closer at the ball cap/4th main and realized that the drive shaft is not in good shape. See picture. I guess I am going to have to replace it as well as the 4th main. Parts are available from vendors, but it looks like a big job to do, removing hogshead, engine pan, turning a bushing in the drive plate to it’s connecting shaft, etc. Any advice?
Thanks in advance,
David
The frame mount bracket on the left side of the oil pan appears bent inward, which made pulling the hogshead difficult. Babbit is worn beyond spec and no shims left to remove. Anyone recommend a place to have the rebuild done? Also, does someone straighted oil pans? Looking for all recommendations.