spun bearing ?
07-06-2008, 04:22 PM
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07-06-2008, 05:01 PM
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07-06-2008, 05:02 PM
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Like today when I was golfing this morning. I hit a drive that hooked left. My friend said I almost sliced it into the woods. A slice for a right handed player would be a ball that curves to the far right of the target, not the left.. but I didn't hang him up for it, I knew what he meant.
07-06-2008, 05:11 PM
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Aluminum is non-magnetic which of course you know being a metal expert.
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That's what I meant, clearance. I still measure it the same way. I know what I'm looking for.
Like today when I was golfing this morning. I hit a drive that hooked left. My friend said I almost sliced it into the woods. A slice for a right handed player would be a ball that curves to the far right of the target, not the left.. but I didn't hang him up for it, I knew what he meant.
Like today when I was golfing this morning. I hit a drive that hooked left. My friend said I almost sliced it into the woods. A slice for a right handed player would be a ball that curves to the far right of the target, not the left.. but I didn't hang him up for it, I knew what he meant.
Nice metaphor.
07-06-2008, 05:24 PM
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07-06-2008, 05:29 PM
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Saying it is aluminum is also assuming, if these shavings were found clinging on the magnetic drain plug which I would suspect is the case since the engine is not torn apart yet then it probably is steel bearing material.
Aluminum is non-magnetic which of course you know being a metal expert.
Aluminum is non-magnetic which of course you know being a metal expert.
I tend to believe people know what they're talking about until they prove otherwise. As in your case. Try learning the difference between magnetism and ferrous metal content. (hint: your steel bearing shells won't attract ferrous metal, will they?
07-06-2008, 05:42 PM
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The guy said there was aluminum in his oil.
I tend to believe people know what they're talking about until they prove otherwise. As in your case. Try learning the difference between magnetism and ferrous metal content. (hint: your steel bearing shells won't attract ferrous metal, will they?
I tend to believe people know what they're talking about until they prove otherwise. As in your case. Try learning the difference between magnetism and ferrous metal content. (hint: your steel bearing shells won't attract ferrous metal, will they?
Most of time you spin a bearing in these motors the bearing material is in the oil and most of time its a rod bearing. Freshen the crank and rebuild, plain and simple.
07-06-2008, 10:20 PM
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sorry for the feuding in here... after reading all the post.. it is metal that was in the oil cause like stated in here a few post earlier... the shavings were on the magnetic plug.. so these shavings are more likely from what... the bearing or..? On a good note.. i found a ls1 guy here in nm that is gonna help me out on my car...not the wait begins for the money till aug
07-07-2008, 10:34 AM
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sorry for the feuding in here... after reading all the post.. it is metal that was in the oil cause like stated in here a few post earlier... the shavings were on the magnetic plug.. so these shavings are more likely from what... the bearing or..? On a good note.. i found a ls1 guy here in nm that is gonna help me out on my car...not the wait begins for the money till aug
It's possible that you've had a lifter fail and score up the cam, both are made of ferrous metal which would show up on your magnet. Potentially fixable in-car depending on the failure, but you'd be pulling the heads to inspect for the condition.
