Date:         Wed, 27 Mar 2002 15:06:50 EST
Reply-To:     FrankGRUN@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Grunthaner <FrankGRUN@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Comments: To: scmills@tntech.edu
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In a message dated 3/27/02 11:29:51 AM, scmills@TNTECH.EDU writes:

<< Frank, what about the splash lube of the cylinder walls?

Wouldn't the windage tray reduce the lube of items like this?

Learning lots. Good day. >>

Still more than enough juice flying around. Remember any lubrication film
over a few tenths of a micron thick is acting as a hydraulic support
(bearing)!

Frank Grunthaner

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