Ceramic IMS Bearing failure

[JFP in PA]

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.

Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.

[jrgill]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.

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.

[JFP in PA]

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.

If you want to do it right, once and done forever, go with the IMS Solution.

[10/10ths]

....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.