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Body Painter Extraordinaire
Posted 27 May 2013 - 01:33 PM
A sealed and greased bearing has much less friction than a lubed oillite. That's why we use them. But an open bearing with even light oil will attract dust and dirt.
While a sealed bearing keeps the dirt out. No muss, no fuss!
Are you guys such good drivers that you notice the difference between a sealed bearing and an open bearing with light oil? I mean... COME ON REALLY!?!?!
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Checkered Flag in Hand
Posted 27 May 2013 - 02:15 PM
Jarius back in the late 60's early 70's I think we used the SKF's. Never had a bearing failure. Unless you soldered them in and blew it. Rears only. My Pink Cans never let me down.
Grand Champion Poster
Posted 27 May 2013 - 02:50 PM
If you're looking to get an axle assembly, or a BB front wheel to spin the longest, use naptha to flush
out any lube and then add a bit more as your pseudo lube.
Whether that would translate to faster lap times, I doubt it.
As far as a greased BB, remember 99+ % of applications for a BB, don't involve trying to get an extra .01, racing against other guys,
with miniature racing cars.
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Grand Champion Poster
Posted 27 May 2013 - 03:39 PM
Are you guys such good drivers that you notice the difference between a sealed bearing and an open bearing with light oil? I mean... COME ON REALLY!?!?!
I'm not a very good driver... been told that I really suck at it.....
Maybe ? I shouldn't think about making the car go faster till I catch up. 
How ever do you want it !
... but races can be won with the power off too .. ya know. 
I wasn't addressing sealed, shielded or open cage .. only resistance due to viscosity and the installation methods of Ball Bearings that I personally use.
If you're looking to get ..... a BB front wheel to spin the longest,
More Roll and less Rock 
Wheeeeeee....
