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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Some time back, an engineer with a background in vibration analysis tried to deploy what appeared to be a very sophisticated technique and equipment to do exactly that. Unfortunately, his efforts went no where due primarily to interference vibration signals from other sources in the engine. Google it, it has already been tried and discarded.
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IC engine, rotary machinery, source doesn't matter or perhaps VA is misunderstood here. Aquisition would come from the
horizontal, vertical and axial planes near the shaft/bearing (not from an object particularly e.g IC engine). Vibrations are 'freq' (in words) and can easily be filtered out if somehow seen as 'interference' by your equipment/engineer. In fact the more you have the better really. Seriously I'd just call your local Siemens rep and get them to help as one of their Eng Dept is doing this all day long (yes, on cars too, google it). They offer completely free training shall you decide to use their technologies (as in, you could do it yourself afterward bud).
Please Try, what can you loose.
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Originally Posted by 356Guy
As far as predictive technology goes there is of course oil analysis and the IMS Guardian (is it still available?) although I can't say how well that works.
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Predictive: That is exactly what I am talking about and I don't see why not this guardian thing wouldn't work (if I've understood its concept correctly). Actually a brilliant idea and I couldn't recommend it more. Certainly a better technique than just wacking out perfectly fine bearings.
OT. Can someone let me know why my Porsche dealer categorically refuses (even if I pay) to periodically replace my bearing? They strongly recommend me NOT to do it. Would it be because it'd be seen an acknowledgement to the class action in a way? Are your P dealers fine with it in the USA?
Don't believe me? just call the dealership here in Shanghai (although this was back in 2008/09)