Roller Rotary

RETed · 01-12-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sickofpistons

What would make the needle bearing less reliable vs journal?

It's inherent to the design...
Less parts = better reliability
This is why journal bearings are used in the most inaccessible locations.

Anyone who has lost a pilot bearing on their RX-7's knows what I mean...

-Ted

Judge Ito · 01-12-2011, 05:47 AM

on my own personal 13B I tried roller bearings on the front and rear stationary gears over 6 years ago. there is pros and cons..

01-12-2011, 05:47 AM	#2
Judge Ito Porting Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey, USA Posts: 154 Rep Power: 17	on my own personal 13B I tried roller bearings on the front and rear stationary gears over 6 years ago. there is pros and cons..