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Bearing - Inspection

  1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
    • Cratering - fatigue failure.
    • Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
    • Imbedded dirt engine oil.
    • Scratching - dirty engine oil.
    • Base exposed - poor lubrication.
    • Both edges worn - journal damaged.
    • One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Bearing
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