- insert bearing
- A removable, precision made bearing which insures specified clearance between bearing and shaft.Also see
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
insert bearing
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precision insert bearing — A very accurately made replaceable type of bearing, it consists of an upper and lower shell, the shells are made of steel to which a friction type bearing material has been bonded, connecting rod and main bearings are generally of the precision… … Dictionary of automotive terms
bearing — [1] The area of a unit in which the contacting surface of a revolving part rests in order to minimize wear and friction between two surfaces. [2] An antifriction reducing device that is usually found between two moving parts. The babbitt bearings … Dictionary of automotive terms
insert — [1] When referring to bearings it indicates a replaceable shell type bearing made to extremely close tolerances and generally used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings. [2] When referring to valves it indicates replaceable valve seats… … Dictionary of automotive terms
connecting rod bearing — A precision insert bearing. Also called big end bearing … Dictionary of automotive terms
friction bearing — A bearing made of babbitt, bronze, etc. There are no moving parts (like an antifriction bearing which has ball bearings). The smooth inner surface of the babbitt insert and the smooth surface of the shaft rub or slide against each other. To avoid … Dictionary of automotive terms
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crush height — The precision insert bearing must fit the bottom end of the connecting rod in order to transfer friction heat to the connecting rod. The insert will protrude a small amount above the rod bore parting surface. This distance is called the crush… … Dictionary of automotive terms
inbedability — The ability of a precision insert bearing to allow a small abrasive particle to imbed itself in the bearing material so it will not scratch the surface of the journal … Dictionary of automotive terms
antiscuffing — The ability of a precision insert bearing to resist scuffing or scratching the shaft journal in the event that the oil surface skin is destroyed … Dictionary of automotive terms
conformation — The ability of a precision insert bearing to match the shape and contour of a shaft surface even after it has been in use for some time … Dictionary of automotive terms
