Hi guys, is the FS5R50B gearbox (GU Patrol) running sealed bearings? and are they pump lubed or splash lubed.
(This is a question from a friend of mine - i didn't have time to research, but i always assumed the gearbox was splash lubed considering the old technology with these units.) ???
Russ.
Pump lubed or Splash lubed?
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Re: Pump lubed or Splash lubed?
Russ, there is no mention of an oil pump in the manual of the FS5R50A. Also, on this gearbox there is a seperate rear mail oil seal, indicating that the bearings would probably not be sealed.
Unfortunately I have no idea how much they changed from A to B gearbox.
Unfortunately I have no idea how much they changed from A to B gearbox.
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Re: Pump lubed or Splash lubed?
Pete as far as im aware the TB42 also used the 50B box, it was only the RD28 that used the smaller 30A box.
I have established that the 50B box is splashed lubed a there is no pump to my records and others.
But would these bearings be sealed or not? Based on what peter has said i would tend to agree, not sealed.
I have established that the 50B box is splashed lubed a there is no pump to my records and others.
But would these bearings be sealed or not? Based on what peter has said i would tend to agree, not sealed.
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Re: Pump lubed or Splash lubed?
Russ, from what I can make out in the manual I would also say 'Not Sealed'. For me it would make sense as they get lubed by the gearbox oil.
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Re: Pump lubed or Splash lubed?
Agreed!
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