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Old 01-27-2009, 03:52 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I did learn from this discussion that aside from bucking (I think we all agree that a bucking engine is bad), there is a minimum rpm for adequate bearing oil coverage.

I do not have specific values for specific vehicles, but this diagrams the general idea:


Oil analysis and lubrication learning cennter

"This condition is represented by the equation ZN/P, where Z = viscosity, N = speed (rpm) and P = load.
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