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mikefocke · 02-11-2017, 01:20 PM

The IMS is getting oil from immersion at rest and oil mist when in operation. Not from an oil pump unless some aftermarket bearing assembly has been fitted.

Ball bearings getting too much oil especially at startup is a very bad thing.

02-11-2017, 01:20 PM	#20
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,583	The IMS is getting oil from immersion at rest and oil mist when in operation. Not from an oil pump unless some aftermarket bearing assembly has been fitted. Ball bearings getting too much oil especially at startup is a very bad thing.