초록 ▼

A racing engine is provided for use in extremely high speed and/or high load applications such as drag racing. The engine includes an engine block and a crankshaft disposed within the engine block. The engine also includes a bearing disposed about and rotatably journalling the crankshaft. The bearin

A racing engine is provided for use in extremely high speed and/or high load applications such as drag racing. The engine includes an engine block and a crankshaft disposed within the engine block. The engine also includes a bearing disposed about and rotatably journalling the crankshaft. The bearing is of the trimetal type and has a steel backing layer, an intermediate layer, and an overlay layer. In accordance with the present invention, the overlay layer has a thickness of at least 38 .mu.m (0.0015 inches), and preferably about 51 .mu.m (0.002 inches).

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.]1. A drag racing engine, comprising:an engine block;a crankshaft disposed within said engine block; and,a bearing disposed about said crankshaft, said bearing including:a backing layer;an intermediate layer having a first side adjacent to said backing layer; and,an overlay layer disp

[ I claim:] [1.]1. A drag racing engine, comprising:an engine block;a crankshaft disposed within said engine block; and,a bearing disposed about said crankshaft, said bearing including:a backing layer;an intermediate layer having a first side adjacent to said backing layer; and,an overlay layer disposed on a second side of said intermediate layer, said overlay layer having a thickness of at least 38 .mu.m.