Full Value

Over the weekend, I started a ring job on the shop bus.  Unfortunately I found that I need to replace the connecting rod bearings.

I did get full value on the bearings though!  In fact, there aren't any bearings left.

Where there is copper here, there should be babbitt, the actual bearing surface has worn away.  

No need to replace parts until they are fully worn out!  

This was pretty close to a catastrophic failure though.  

I guess my truck isn't the One Horse Shay

http://www.eldritchpress.org/owh/shay.html

The shop bus, is a 1949 GMC Panel Truck in case you're wondering.  It was converted into a Suburban, during the 50s, with steel, and lead.  My how there is lead around the windows.  Excellent.  For the mean time, I'm on the bike.