Originally Posted by
the Wasp
remove both shields on the rear bearing and remove the grease, oil has to get to the front to oil the cam.
I have never seen or heard of a rear bearing having a shield in any RC glow engine. there may be one out there but I have not seen it.
Jim
Originally Posted by
Hyjinx
I also have seen several configurations of with and without, and partial shields. Never positive it was factory as I have never torn down a motor I bought new though.
Common sense dictates removal for obvious lubricant passage reasons.
Be interesting to know the answer to this long debated subject from Saito MFG.
I have torn down many, virgin from the factory, Saito engines. Back then I worked on many of the engines that we sold there. Often I personally sold the engines and knew the owners well.