Con rod bearing material 1

[Thruxton]

I've a few 500cc air cooled English motorcycle engines, circa 1950, to rebuild.

The original small end bush appears to be of an aluminum alloy.

Can someone recommend a modern bearing material and quote a ASTM or SAE number for the material?

Thanks,

Dick

 

[WilliamH]

We use AMPCO 18 which is a trade name and complies with CDA-954. This is an aluminum/bronze with very favorable characteristics in engine pin bushing use.

This material is available from Atlas Bronze in the USA.

Will