I placed this on General and then realized it should have been placed here.
Just me looking for more advise.... You all have been helpful so far, so how about this...
I have an original 216 in my 40 with Babbitt (or babbett, babbet, babbit not sure of the spelling) bearings. I would like to know if the babbitts should be machined out and replaced with insert bearings or should I keep it the way it is? The journals look very clean and I wouldn’t mind saving some money if at all possible. I’m about to drop the engine off for machining and was told that it is about $500 just to bore out the engine for bearings. I just don’t know what will be the great benefit if I invest the money. Is this a no brainier… should I be boring it out? Is that the right thing to do?
I don’t expect to be driving this truck that much and I’m not looking for a lot of horse power, just want the truck stock as possible, at lease from an outward appearance.
Any comments or suggestions?

Regards, Kevin

Regards, Kevin
1940 1/2-ton (Uncle Willie\'s truck)

Thanks for the help so far fellow Bolters!