Originally posted by Thinkmoto:Too basic???????? motors aren't rocket science. These are simple oiling systems. There are no reliefs, valves, etc. A pump and passageways that's it. The problem now a days is everyone looks past the "basics"
You seem to be missing the point.
The analogy of a sprinkler dropping was "too basic" as a comparison. I even gave some of my reasoning to explain my thinking.
Also the size of the passageways DOES matter. "Basically" re-read my post please. Yes the rods bearings are fed by smaller passageways if that's your next question.
Yes I know the passageways size does matter. There size will directly effect pressure. When did I say the passageways do not matter?????? Now if the passageway becomes smaller from blockage(sand,zircon,dirt etc)The pressure needed to pass through it will increase. Which could eventually starve the bearing of proper oil needed.
Also the distance is very short from pump to bearings.....what maybe 18-20 inches? Maybe I'll have to bust out the old Vickers lightning reference handbook.
Well if the sprinkler head is too basic then what is a good comparison?
The closet I can come up with is the waylube sytems in lathes,mills,and grinders. And those are unfiltered so they are actually even more simple.
Last edited by Thinkmoto; 09/06/0412:55 PM.
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