Bill, Gerhard
I have found an 8 micron oil filter element that fits the original P/N
filter housing from Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies - Part No. 1292, $13.75.
phone 1-800-688-6946.. On line at www.pegasusautoracing.com
Pete
> [Original Message]
> From: Bill Traill <bill@clovermachine.com>
> To: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
> Date: 3/16/02 3:57:10 PM
> Subject: Re: aluminium-bearings
>
> Gerhard,
>
> I can't advise you on your project much, but I do know aluminum
> needs a good supply of oil...any interruption and it will gall quickly.
> Many OHC engines have aluminum towers with the cam running
> directly in the aluminum. Working in an automotive shop years
> ago, I have seen the effects of low oil (someone not checking the
> dip stick) on these bearings.
>
> Also, white metal can absorb grit which was good in the days
> before efficient oil filters. With a modern "hard" bearing you will
> need to install a spin-on oil filter as per existing write-ups for the J
> and P types using insert shelled rods. Your aluminum bearinged
> lawn-mower probably asks for a frequent oil change...10 to 20
> hours?
>
> Here is a web site for Federal-Mogul. About 1/2 way down the page
> aluminum bearings are mentioned. Plus a lot of good info.
> http://www.federal-
> mogul.com/sealedpower/engine_bearings_federal_mogul.html
> You may have to click your mail reader to "un-wrap the lines" to
> get the above link to work directly.
>
> Good luck....
> Bill Traill
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > is there somebody, who was successful in using aluminium or
> > bronce-alloy for main bearings in a MMM-engine.
>
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