[Spridgets] Bearing

[BJNoSHOV8]

I've built and rebuilt a lot of engines, and never put oil on the front 
or back of the bearing.  Instead we use white lubriplate grease on the 
inside (front) of the bearing.  My dad's garage has been in business 
over 50 years and has always done it that way.  I can guarantee you that 
whether you put oil on the back of the bearing or not, it WILL get in 
there and probably get in there quickly.  So for 99.99% of the engine's 
life there WILL be oil in there.

>  << I would think the extra thickness would be problematic as well. >>
>
> Peter is correct.  Think about it<G>;  if the back of each shell has 
> oil on
> it [and prolly NOT the same across the board ] then the clearances ARE
> changed to a 'closer' number.
>
> "might" be OK, but then again ..............!!
>
> TOO tight is not good !!