SERVICE

ENGINEERING
BULLETIN

SB2155.1

Bearing Lubrication No. 1

INITIAL BEARING LUBRICATION NO BEARING SHOULD EVER BE
ASSEMBLED DRY

Initial damage can be inflicted on bearing Ensure all the components associated
surfaces when an engine is started after a with the lubrication system are in good
rebuild. Dry starts often cause initial working condition. If the oil filter is a
bearing distress, which develop later into a throw away type ensure the replacement
major failure. oil filter is to the manufacturer's
specification, i.e. some are fitted with an
The engine block should be scrupulously oil relief valve.
clean, paying particular attention to the oil
galleries. The crankshaft should be After assembly and installation, prime
cleaned thoroughly too, using a brush and the lubrication system prior to start-up.
compressed air. Oil ways should be To prime an engine, first interrupt the
completely free of debris. Special attention fuel delivery to the injectors on a diesel,
is necessary to remove ferrous particles if alternatively remover the spark plugs
either the block has been rebored or the and disconnect the ignition coil on a
crankshaft has been reground. petrol engine. Then turn the engine over
with the starter motor until the oil light is
All bearing surfaces and journals should extinguished.
be lubricated during assembly.

Fit bearings into the block and caps and allow oil to
run over the bearing. Do not use a finger to wipe oil
around the bearing.

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