[Fot] Another Oil Pressure Question

[Tony Drews]

I use the tri-metal bearings from British Parts Northwest 
(www.bpnorthwest.com), but have them coated by Calico Coatings 
(www.calicocoatings.com) prior to installation.

CT-1 coating: "CT-1 is a Dry Film Lubricant coating that helps reduce 
friction and abrasive wear. It provides intermittent dry lubrication 
and is not affected by dust or dirt. CT-1 is specifically engineered 
to withstand the extreme conditions of today's high performance 
engines. Professional engine builders enjoy a higher level of 
confidence with increased embedability, strength and durability."

I ship them the bearings with return address info, they call me when 
they get them for my credit card info, and they have them back quickly.

Before using the coating I'd see some bearing wear, mainly on the 
rear main bearing upon annual rebuild.  With the coating, many times 
there's almost zero visible wear on the bearings upon 
disassembly.  Uncle Jack (Dad) started using this at the 
recommendation of a good local speed shop (the owner retired and they 
closed, dang it!) and we've been sold ever since.

Cheers, Tony Drews

At 07:01 PM 3/9/2014, Jack Wheeler wrote:
>Thanks to everyone on the list who have sent me suggestions relative to the
>oil pressure problem I am having with the TR-3 engine I just rebuilt.  I am
>working through them one by one, and today I made some progress.  At full
>temp, the pressure at idle was 20 psi (up from almost zero last week).  Before
>I tear into the lower end, I thought I would get a good set of rod bearings on
>hand.  The ones I put in the engine were standard size bearings from Moss.
>Back when I was racing (pre-1998), Vandervell bearings were generally
>available (but becoming scarce) and it appears there are none available any
>more.  Does anyone have a set of standard size Vandervell rod bearings for a
>TR-3/4 that they would like to sell?  Or, what rod bearings are people
>currently using in race engines, and where can I find them?  As usual, I'm
>sure this group will have some good ideas.  Thanks.
>
>Jack
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