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Engine Bearing Failure Models. Failure Analysis – Excessive Crush

2026-08-25 03:06

[ Appearance ]

Extreme wear areas visible along the bearing surface adjacent to one or both of the parting line.


[Possible causes ]

• The bearing caps were filed down in an attempt to reduce oil clearance..

• The bearing caps were assembled too tightly due to excessive torquing.

• Not enough shims were utilized (if shims were specified).

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