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Bearing - Inspection

  1. Inspect bearings for the following defects. Possible causes are shown:
  1. Cratering - fatigue failure.
  2. Spot polishing - incorrect seating.
  3. Imbedded dirt engine oil.
  4. Scratching - dirty engine oil.
  5. Base exposed - poor lubrication.
  6. Both edges worn - journal damaged.
  7. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated.
Fig 1: Inspecting Bearings
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