Thanks for the info Don. While you're here, do you know how much of a load
the anodized surface can handle as a bearing?

Hul

On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:35:29 +0000 (UTC), wrote:

Thanks for the info Don. While you're here, do you know how much of a load
the anodized surface can handle as a bearing?

Hul
NON annodized aluminum works good for camshaft bearings on many OHC
engines - just bored in the casting.
Most engine main bearings are also aluminum - although usually steel
backed. With a pressurized lubrication system aluminum bearings can
take a pretty substantial load.