01-14-2018, 05:42 AM
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Reading through an article on IMS bearing replacement on the PCA website Technical Area, one person wrote about the use of a cylindrical bearing vs the ball bearing replacement. He mentioned one product in particular called the European Parts Solution IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit. Has anyone heard anything about this product as a viable option? The cylindrical bearing format appears to provide greater inner bearing surface area. I believe this manufacturer also offers a direct oil feed version.
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01-14-2018, 07:11 AM
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Here we go again . . . . . . . .
Arrgghhhhh!!!!
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01-14-2018, 07:46 AM
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Arrgghhhhh!!!!
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Wonder what kind of oil you guys recommend with this set up
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01-14-2018, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilles
Wonder what kind of oil you guys recommend with this set up
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Generic 20w50 with Slick50 treatment    . . .not. . .
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01-14-2018, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jrgill
Reading through an article on IMS bearing replacement on the PCA website Technical Area, one person wrote about the use of a cylindrical bearing vs the ball bearing replacement. He mentioned one product in particular called the European Parts Solution IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit. Has anyone heard anything about this product as a viable option? The cylindrical bearing format appears to provide greater inner bearing surface area. I believe this manufacturer also offers a direct oil feed version.
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Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.
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01-14-2018, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.
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Thanks JFP. I appreciate your experience and feedback on this subject. Trying to weigh any options to make the proper decision when replacing mine later this year.
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01-14-2018, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jrgill
Thanks JFP. I appreciate your experience and feedback on this subject. Trying to weigh any options to make the proper decision when replacing mine later this year.
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If you want to do it right, once and done forever, go with the IMS Solution.
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01-14-2018, 02:59 PM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
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Indeed....
....how do people NOT understand. A plain bearing floating on oil, versus a ball bearing or roller bearing with a bunch of moving parts that can fail?
Occam's razor.
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