Why do you need a cam bearing in an engine?
Why do you need a cam bearing in an engine?
Locating and installing the cam bearing to take advantage of this hydrodynamic wedge will supply the maximum support for the camshaft during engine operation. The direction of camshaft rotation and the engine oil entry point into the bearing control the placement of the hydrodynamic wedge.
What are the diagnostic parameters of a Duramax diesel engine?
2005 6.6L (LLY) Duramax Diesel ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC PARAMETERS SENSED PARAMETER FAULT CODE ACCEPTABLE OPERATING RANGE AND RATIONALITY PRIMARY MALFUNCTION DETECTION PARAMETERS SECONDARY MONITORING PARAMETERS AND CONDITIONS MONITORING TIME LENGTH AND FREQUENCY OF CHECK MONITORING METHOD FAULT CODE STORAGE AND MIL ILLUMINATION
Where is the oil groove on a Dura Bond Bearing?
Blocks and heads using a 360° oil groove located behind the bearing oil feed, allow one to move the clock position of the cam bearing oil feed hole. This way you can adjust the clock position during cam bearing installation to make sure that the optimum location for the best hydrodynamic wedge is selected.
Locating and installing the cam bearing to take advantage of this hydrodynamic wedge will supply the maximum support for the camshaft during engine operation. The direction of camshaft rotation and the engine oil entry point into the bearing control the placement of the hydrodynamic wedge.
When to replace cam bearings on a LS engine?
It is therefore advised when replacing cam bearings for an LS engine to replace all five cam bearings with the newly released service parts. The new cam bearings have a polymer coating and will appear different. The bearing surface looks black due to the coating. Figure 1. New Polymer Coated Bearing
Blocks and heads using a 360° oil groove located behind the bearing oil feed, allow one to move the clock position of the cam bearing oil feed hole. This way you can adjust the clock position during cam bearing installation to make sure that the optimum location for the best hydrodynamic wedge is selected.
