Kit 10bearing housing material

Hi all
I have just received kit 10 and i have question regarding the LH Bearing Cap.BU21009 I expected it to be a brass casting as is the RH side but I have been sent a machined steel cap , it's a lovely piece of work but not what I expected is this the norm now or is a brass version an optional extra .
Any feedback appreciated
Regards
Steve

I think, this is standard. I got those bearing housings more then a year ago. In my case the RH bearing was a brass-casting, the LH bearing a mashined steel part as well.

Thanks Karl I guess it is standard now , I was going to have all the brass polished but now will paint all bearing parts except for the brass lid flaps
Many thanks for your interest
Steve

Dickinson wrote:Thanks Karl I guess it is standard now , I was going to have all the brass polished but now will paint all bearing parts except for the brass lid flaps
Many thanks for your interest
Steve

Hi Steve
It is a personal opinion as to what looks best with those caps.
I was fortunate to get both sides in brass with my 2" engine and I did polish them initially but they quickly lost there luster.
The 4" engines come with all cast steel housings and brass lids that don't look out of place when painted.
Simon C
https://traction.forumotion.com/t3355-lock-down-1

Thanks Simon
That link to your pics is a great help answers a lot of questions
I intend to build a 4" next
Regards
Steve