Recommendation for bearing type by application
Recommendation for bearing type by application
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I'm not an engineer, more of a demented tinkerer...
That said, I am planning a supercharger set up using a Eaton M62 on a V6 Mazda KL 2.5L that requires a drive extension shaft. I'm thinking of using 2 bearings, at the pulley side of the shaft, and another support/line up bearing at the other end before the coupler. The greatest stress will be at the pulley support (planning on using a stock belt tensioner) and I would like to be able to support a shaft rpm of 15k+, while being able to live in an underhood environment.
I've looked at some of the greasable pillow block types and just came across the Pacific-Bearing 'Simplicity' line of mounted linear/rotational self-lubricated bearings but don't know which would be the most dependable/efficient.
Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
That said, I am planning a supercharger set up using a Eaton M62 on a V6 Mazda KL 2.5L that requires a drive extension shaft. I'm thinking of using 2 bearings, at the pulley side of the shaft, and another support/line up bearing at the other end before the coupler. The greatest stress will be at the pulley support (planning on using a stock belt tensioner) and I would like to be able to support a shaft rpm of 15k+, while being able to live in an underhood environment.
I've looked at some of the greasable pillow block types and just came across the Pacific-Bearing 'Simplicity' line of mounted linear/rotational self-lubricated bearings but don't know which would be the most dependable/efficient.
Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks





RE: Recommendation for bearing type by application
RE: Recommendation for bearing type by application
Those Simplicity's were just something I was looking at because the way they are packaged (low-profile) would simplify things, there's not much room under the hood of a Probe GT.
IIRC the max M62 speed is 16krpm and according to what I just found at 16k the shaft will be transfering between 25-35 hp (dependent on boost level). I may use a stock belt tensioner but don't know what kind of force that will apply.
I had thought about those greasable types using Royal Purple Synthetic grease but figured I'd see what kind of recommendation I could find on the board.
I'd rather overbuild then not worry about it.
Thanks Again
RE: Recommendation for bearing type by application
RE: Recommendation for bearing type by application