BEARING FAILURE
ANALYSIS
BiG
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bbe caused by fine particle weer Thr ol filter istertion end a ot
eamvistetinfion “iment shoud seved the Spot" Parle may be
‘tended il change cect embedded end astle
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Wom, Pitted sufacts *Shiny* indicators onthe Thisis “Cavitation
withdak geen beck ofthe bewsing insert Erosion", onthe
ution of lube oil This Bore Geometry end
corrosive action may suface dmenson must be
also pit crankshaft checked,
inad mey cause
‘tdditional lubrication
problems,
(round flaked poston)
coloration indicate fuel “ye agus of movement wloaded haf of inset. cqused by enkeined a eng oil lution,
“Entraned® eit bubbles bubtles, along with
embedded herd debris, levaterd temperature
‘cemination for falure
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“OiStervation” can Water end/or
eattribued toe — aalifieeze inthe engine
number of causes, oil create milky, gey
Wiping Blue edging and posatle
Discoloration and Uleck corromon onthe
“Adhesion' wear to lining Pitting end
sduft or pin are Flalang are progesnve
common indicaters damage
Lack of lubrication
can be attributed to
Crsitation Eroson
breakdown or
Causes must be
investigated, too
prevent further
can requite a close
analysis.