Ok, Neil, what the heck are "rear uprights".
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Neil Albaugh wrote:
>Karl;
>
>A while back one team ran ceramic bearings in their rear uprights; a seal
>blew partway through the 24 hours but they finished the race. Expen$ive,
>though!
>
>Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net
>[mailto:owner-land-speed@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of Karl Payne
>Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 12:39 PM
>To: Rick Byrnes; Sparky; Jim Dincau; land Speed List
>Subject: Re: LSR tires - Hi speed bearings
>
>Rick,
>In my high-speed machining days we were faced with a
>similar problem as spindle speeds approached a
>gazillion SFPM. We tried all kinds of materials in
>the bearings, but silicon carbide (ceramic) worked
>best in spherical and roller bearing applications.
>You probably already knew this, but FWIW, I'll pass it
>on at my cost. :-)
>
>Karl
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