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Old 01-12-2017, 12:57 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by Calvin27 View Post
I thought the bearings run their own isolated lubrication separate to engine oil? Or are you saying lack of lubrication in the piston rings puts extra load on it?
Uhh...no. The rod bearing are lubricated with crankcase oil, provided by the oil pump.
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