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Journal Bearing Clearance

05/15/2008 1:44 AM

How to check the clearance of tiliting pad radial bearing (Five pad) by dimentional method
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Re: Journal Bearing Clearance

05/15/2008 10:32 PM

I am not entirely sure I understand your question, but basically you use an inside mic on the bore of the pad carrier, the you mic the pads and the socket and any shims, and from that determine the journal clearance. The other option is to do a lift check.

This document might help...

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