Tapered roller bearings can be fixed and preloaded using shims and an end cap. There is a setting procedure to ensure the desired preload is achieved and the amount of end play (axial clearance) is ...

01] Steel shafts are pressed into the ends of the rotors and pinned in place. A No. 6 taper pin is used for engines making less than 2,500 hp, and a No. 8 pin is used for more serious stuff. The ...

01] Steel shafts are pressed into the ends of the rotors and pinned in place. A No. 6 taper pin is used for engines making less than 2,500 hp, and a No. 8 pin is used for more serious stuff. The ...