[Diy_efi] (off topic) Disk pad wear reduction with

[Mike]

At 09:16 AM 12/6/02 -0600, you wrote:
>For reduced wheel bearing drag in an economy run, one might try what the
>Nascar boys do for qualifying--10 wt or light synthetic oil in the wheel
>bearings, no grease.

mmmmm, Thanks Greg,

I've always wondered if some closed oil/air system wouldnt be better
then grease, I would have thought that the grease would eventually
be 'pressed out' and find its way into that space between the two
bearings (as I seem to find it there) with what seems minimal grease
leftover. It occured to me that a closed oil/air system and some
baffle might keep the oil directed through the bearings when the wheel
is in motion - ie. Using the centrifugal force with some simple
baffle to provide something akin to pumping action. Then you could
use lower drag lubricants - but someone mentioned the grease also
acts to spread the load which might go a long way to reducing the
chance of catrastophic damage of any one roller in the cage...

I did notice a big difference though when I changed from that
grey moly grease to the clay stuff and wouldnt mind using the
clear grease instead,

Is the clay added to spread wear more evenly or provide some
mechanical support for the grease at higher temperatures ?

Dont concern yourself Adam, I'm not about to go into a blind
alley cause it aint broke, just exploring some issues ;)

rdgs

mike



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