LN engr. ims ceramic bearing

[Homeboy981]

I just bought a LN Ceramic single bearing and one side is open, the other is sealed.

Which one is the correct bearing ? I just ordered mine from LN Eng. a few weeks ago.

I have an 02 S. Will post pics if someone cannot clear this up. I paid extra for this bearing and want to ensure it is correct. I would not have thought anything of it….until I saw your post. I too am about to put it in….and just wanted to be sure.

HELP?

[thom4782]

So LN bearing aren't sealed. Still, it appears that some bearings came with the 'barrier' shown in the pictures and some did not come with it. My questions are pretty simple.

Do the versions without the barrier get lubricated better because oil can more easily reach the ceramic bearings and their races?

If this is the case, i.e., better lubrication, should one remove the barrier before installation?
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[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by thom4782

So LN bearing aren't sealed. Still, it appears that some bearings came with the 'barrier' shown in the pictures and some did not come with it. My questions are pretty simple.

Do the versions without the barrier get lubricated better because oil can more easily reach the ceramic bearings and their races?

If this is the case, i.e., better lubrication, should one remove the barrier before installation?
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There are no differences in the lubrication of the two units. For further details email LN Engineering directly.

We have used both styles with no issues.