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Other Slow Speed Diesels / Re: Somebody Stop Me!
« on: April 06, 2012, 12:00:55 AM »
Hi Bob,
Sorry for calling you Ron in my previous post; I'd always thought the R was for Ron not Robert. Not sure where I got that, but I apologize...
Do you know the reason for the prevalent use of white metal bearings instead of bronze? Is it as simple as a cost issue? The reason that I ask is the the CD and CE bearings are white metal backed by bronze. I would have thought that Lister would have simply made them entirely from bronze since they were machining them from bronze anyway, so I'm trying to understand the purpose of the white metal.
It's very exciting that I can make them (or have them made) out of bronze. Will they wear the crank any quicker if the engine is made to really work?
Also, what is the slitting saw that you used look like? I've never seen one and a pic would be great if you get the chance.
Finally, thanks for the clearance info.
Again, nice work!
Thanks,
Steve
Sorry for calling you Ron in my previous post; I'd always thought the R was for Ron not Robert. Not sure where I got that, but I apologize...
Do you know the reason for the prevalent use of white metal bearings instead of bronze? Is it as simple as a cost issue? The reason that I ask is the the CD and CE bearings are white metal backed by bronze. I would have thought that Lister would have simply made them entirely from bronze since they were machining them from bronze anyway, so I'm trying to understand the purpose of the white metal.
It's very exciting that I can make them (or have them made) out of bronze. Will they wear the crank any quicker if the engine is made to really work?
Also, what is the slitting saw that you used look like? I've never seen one and a pic would be great if you get the chance.
Finally, thanks for the clearance info.
Again, nice work!
Thanks,
Steve