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Bearings can be affected by brinnelling. Brinelling can be caused by a heavy load resting on a stationary bearing for an extended length of time. As the S&S x-wedge uses plain shell bearings for both mains and rods, I can't imagine this would be an issue. The issue you describe is much more likely with ball bearings due to the high point loads involved.
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Sportster engines do not like sitting for long periods. Bearings can be affected by brinnelling. Brinelling can be caused by a heavy load resting on a stationary bearing for an extended length of time. The result is a permanent dent or "brinell mark".
If possible turn the engine over occasionally & move the car if on its wheels or turn them if jacked up. “Sportster” engine ??? I think he meant “Sportster, engines .....” he was really to someone with the screen name Sportster rather than reffering to the Harley 😄 The comma was missing
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Lightspeed I think you mean babbit bearings. Brinnelling affects roller & ball bearings. The bigger & heavier the engine more likely to be affected. Very large engine may have a mechanism to bar them over occasionally or even keep them turning very slowly.
Ken the post was in response to Sportster.
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Lightspeed I think you mean babbit bearings. Brinnelling affects roller & ball bearings. The bigger & heavier the engine more likely to be affected. Very large engine may have a mechanism to bar them over occasionally or even keep them turning very slowly.
Ken the post was in response to Sportster. You are correct, I did mean Babbit Bearings, darn Autocorrect on the phone and bad glasses keep me from catching thing quickly. Once on the big computer then all usually goes well.
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