The babbitting on the old style rods is extremely thin, not like some of the earlier motors. To restore the rods, machining for inserts is the best way. I had mine machined for inserts and I replaced the pistons with aluminum ones.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!