Another IMS bearing thread

[Walter White]

Having an oil flow from the pump would be nice. If I were to use engine oil for lubrication, I figure 10cc/min would be enough to keep the bearing in oil, under certain conditions.
I am looking at vacuum powered pumps now.

[Jamesp]

Walter,

What are you doing to that poor engine? It looks a little... experimental.

[Walter White]

That was a minute ago, now I am back on grease. After playing with bearings over-packed with grease, I found out that they will just poop out the excess grease through the seals within a minute or two and remain perfectly happy. And heat just isn't a problem at the RPMs they will be turning.

[Walter White]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

Walter,

What are you doing to that poor engine? It looks a little... experimental.

Here's the latest experiment



Molded seal. I will try it out this weekend, after it fully cures.