Well guys, I had someone that is pretty well known for welding cast in the community and he repaired the bearing cap. There were actually 3 cracks but nothing that went all the way through. I have some pics of the finished product.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bj52w6uctz03nxr/IMG_2068.JPG

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2hc6hyrab2377i2/IMG_2069.JPG

When I pulled the bearing cap, I noticed the bearing itself looked like it had gotten hot at one time and there was some scoring. Now I’m wondering if I should check the rest of them.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9f6jykteemb14u/IMG_2070.JPG

I purchased some hardened washers.

What do you guys think?