Ceramic bearing question
 

I just re-bearing an engine this week, using ceramic bearings (TKO) for the first time. After running two easy tanks, rolling on the throttle so I didn't skid the balls on the race, I noticed that the engine has a slightly different sound at idle than any of my other engines, all of which are steel bearing'ed. It doesn't sound bad, like they do when a bearing craps out, just a little different. I was just wondering if ceramic bearings have a slightly different sound - kind of a whirring sound - at idle. The bearings went in just fine, and the engine runs great, so I'm more curious, than worried, at this point.

Gary...please give me a call and we can discuss.

909-256-4064

Will do, Peter - thanks. I'm sure I don't have a problem, was curious more than anything.

Give me a call???? That doesn't sound good at all!

Just sayin if there is nothing wrong then a post would let ALL readers know there is nothing wrong but call me with a phone number on a public forum just seems bad....

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not trying to instigate anything man. You have to admit it does sound bad. I would have sent a pm and posted pm sent or just said no problem if there isn't any and said give me a call if you need to and I will explain it in more detail. Just sayin...

Gary is an old friend....just wanted to talk and catch up. There is no problem.

Now that looks much better! I didnt think it sounded bad because a new engine with ceramics does sound a bit different