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#60144 06/01/2006 7:35 AM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 56 | From what I understand (and I don't understand much!) "babbit" referred to the soft metal linings of the piston arm that rides on the crank like a busing, and "beater" referred to how the crank picked up oil from the pan to lubricate "babbit." Hence "babbit-beater". But get another opinion. | | |
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