Well then, based on what you just said, could the australian chip add to bearing wear??? Since you say below: "In the WBX engine, the case does not pound out BUT the bearings wear out quicker and sooner the harder the engine is pushed." .....
>From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@aol.com> ><<So, perhaps the stretch bolts themselves are not the problem, but >excessive bearing wear is the true culprit. That means scrupulous >attention to maintenance coupled with careful oil pressure monitoring is >the key to longevity for this engine, just as it is for any other. > >> > >The reduction of bearing wear is one of the main reasons, among others that >I chose to have the crank counter-weighted. > >In T1 engines with noncounterweighted cranks the case pounds out instead >the bearing as much. When the T1 engines have the power increased, the >case can be worn out in little as 50,000 miles OR less. In the WBX engine, >the case does not pound out BUT the bearings wear out quicker and sooner >the harder the engine is pushed. > >If you rebuild and have time, get the crank counterweighted. > >Robert ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com |
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