Bearings in engines...(Tom H)

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

     Tom H,
     
        Actually, I'm rather surprised here.  You, of all, should have 
     gotten this one.  The bearings are made of mild steel, with a nominal 
     .015 lead/alloy coating, in a half round shape.  These are adjustable 
     for fit by increasing/decreasing the distance between the edges, to 
     fit the rods, journals better.  They are available commonly in 4 or 5 
     sizes to accomodate for running in, oversizing, and machine errors.
     
        FYI,
     

     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727 RE8000, Cibie40s, custom 
                rear tire rack, 6 different color body panels.
                Not much sport, all utility.
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727 Hummer brush guard, 
                3/4T rear springs, Hella Rallye 2000s, Con-Ferr 5x7,
                Class IV hitches front and rear, 3" Exhaust.
                1st Place, Rocky Mountain IH Rendezvous,
                3rd Place, Tulare IH Western Regionals.
         '74 IHC Travelall 150? 2wd 392/tf727 "The 'new' one"
                Factory AM/FM, Cruise, Tilt, AC, Captains Chairs,
                Rblt, Alt, carb, fuel pump, ps pump, water pump, dash,
                seats, rear door, starter, master cyl, what could be left?

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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:24:08 -0800
From: "Tom Harais" <tjhemh@domain.elided>
Subject: Re: Re:To frustrated to think
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Niether of these is a bearing as in "ball bearing" but hardened metal
plates that are inserted between the metal of the crankshaft and the block
or the crankshaft and the connecting rods. Oil is fed to them to lubricate
the interface.

Tom H.

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