In a message dated 98-02-22 19:33:37 EST, DrMayf@aol.com writes:
<< HP loss = 600 * (.0018) * (1.125/2) * 1681.5 / 63000
= 0.016.
Since there are two rear axle bearings double this. Oh, and there are four
front bearings, but at half load each, so double again. Wow, we still have
less than 1 horsepower lost to wheel bearing friction. So wheel bearing loss
is not significant. >>
Dr. Mayfield's analysis snipped.
Cool, I love it. This has got to be the best post of the year.
Now how about calculating the temperature drop across teh radiator at
different engine RPMs.
Rob Kempinski
Houston texas
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