Hey guys,

I am doing a resto build on a 1949 GMC 216 L6 engine and need some info on what shell bearing sets are used to convert these rods from the original poured Babbitt bearings to common bearing shells. I can bore the originals to replace the Babbitt with the more common bearings half shell bearings but I can't seem to locate anything that will work with some modification to the Big ends of the rods.

As they want an arm and leg to re-pour and bore the stock rods with freight both ways to the US and back it will be well over $700. For that I would convert the rods to something else

I am also having trouble locating .010 main bearings as well.They seem to be available from a few places but they are aluminum bearings like the cheap King units and I would prefer to use a babbitt style bearing as this will be a museum piece and rarely driven and the concern that the aluminum bearings will be short lived.
Any leads or suggestions will be greatly appreciated

Dave C