Karl;
A while back one team ran ceramic bearings in their rear uprights; a seal
blew partway through the 24 hours but they finished the race. Expen$ive,
though!
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of Karl Payne
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 12:39 PM
To: Rick Byrnes; Sparky; Jim Dincau; land Speed List
Subject: Re: LSR tires - Hi speed bearings
Rick,
In my high-speed machining days we were faced with a
similar problem as spindle speeds approached a
gazillion SFPM. We tried all kinds of materials in
the bearings, but silicon carbide (ceramic) worked
best in spherical and roller bearing applications.
You probably already knew this, but FWIW, I'll pass it
on at my cost. :-)
Karl
--- Rick Byrnes <Rick@RBMotorsports.com> wrote:
>
> Something else to be considered with a small tire is
> rotational speed and
> bearing life. My speeds in the near future are not
> going to create problems
> but down the road I have a major task in bearing
> speeds if I plan on using
> the conventional wheel and spindle used for this set
> up.
> I wonder what Jack is using on his liners?
>
> Rick
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