Engine bearings depend on a film of oil to keep shaft and bearing surfaces separated (figure A). Bearings fail when the oil film breaks down or when the bearing is overloaded. The oil film is generated by shaft rotation (figure B). At rest, the shaft and bearing are in contact. On start up the shaft […]
Month: July 1917
Final Engine Assembly: Keeping It Clean
The Importance Of Engine Cleanliness During a complete overhaul, parts such as the engine block and crankshaft may have needed machining. Most machine shops will clean those parts if requested. However, if you did not request it to be done, that responsibility falls on you. Once you get your components back and are ready to […]