Gearbox bearings must withstand tough operating conditions in applications from mining and conveying equipment to wind turbines. Single-row cylindrical roller bearings come in more than 3,000 ...
Slewing ring bearings — the bearings that find use on cranes, wind turbines, and other smaller designs — are sometimes cut with teeth to double as gears. Let’s review the benefits and challenges of ...
There are three important factors forproper bearing installation. First, you should use an arbor press to press-fitthe bearings. This is the most efficient installation method and will preservethe ...
Featured image: Before the ring and pinion installation is begun, the ring gear flange on the carrier should be checked for runout with a dial indicator. In the March '77 issue of HOT ROD, the ...
The 8.8-inch design of the Ford axle bearing uses the axleshaft surface as the inner bearing race. The loads on the bearing and the axle surface create heat, which in turn ruins the axle surface. The ...
Bushings and bearings are crucial automotive components. They’re critical parts of a car’s suspension and chassis and many of them are installed via press fit, which isn’t a journalist’s workout ...
The manual transmission is one of Mustang's most appealing components for those enthusiasts who enjoy running a stick-shift through the gears. We believe this is especially true for '79-to-present ...