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Originally Posted by newBgeek
Wow, I did not know that. Great info. No more worries about failed seals blowing up the engine!
One more question. Does the LN bearing have any special design characteristics that would force splash the bearing? How does it overcome the forces of centrifugal force as shown in Pedro's video, or is it designed to run for extended periods with little to no lubrication? |
No special characteristics are required to get splash lubrication; the bearing is partially submerged in sump oil when the engine is not running, and the normal misting and oil splash in the sump is more than enough to keep it lubricated as there is no rear seal. And as it takes very little oil film to properly lubricate and cool a ceramic hybrid bearing, you need to view that particular video with more than a grain of salt.
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