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shadrach74 · 04-09-2013, 11:20 AM

Babbitt is primarily tin (I believe) and is non ferrous. It is used in sleeve bearings, not ball bearings. If you have babbitt material in your, oil the source is likely a rod or main bearing...The IMS is a ball bearing.

04-09-2013, 11:20 AM	#15
shadrach74 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 658	Babbitt is primarily tin (I believe) and is non ferrous. It is used in sleeve bearings, not ball bearings. If you have babbitt material in your, oil the source is likely a rod or main bearing...The IMS is a ball bearing.