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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
Since Wheel RPM is only between 700 and 1000 RPM at highway speed the wheel bearing losses are not very large.
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I'm also thinking about crank shaft, con-rod, and other accessory bearings that could be replaced by these retainer-less bearings.
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
Just about all cars and trucks now use roller bearings due to their greater strength. Metros have them on the rear (don't know about the front) and my '59 Chevy has them on the front (don't know about the rear).
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Is there a similar method that can be used in roller bearings to space them out without use of a retainer?
Are conventional roller bearings as efficient as conventional ball bearings?