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If they used a plain bearing like they did for 40 years it wouldn't fail.by amondc - Main Forum
The bearing is the weak point. It is a GM alternator bearing that is not designed for that use or that environment. Why do you think the bearing is not the problem?by amondc - Main Forum
That is the issue that Jake addressed with the Faultless IMS tool. The Single Row Pro IMSB is loaded into a small compression tool, similar to a ring compressor. The tool has one side for bearing insertion, and the other for extraction. There’s a built in taper that acts like a tapered sleeve piston ring compressor that aids in the loading of the bearing, fitted with its locking clip. You can tby amondc - Main Forum
From what Jake told me in his class in December the patent is due to issue in 3-4 months for the Single Row Pro system technology, (with ceramic, or conventional balls- they covered all the bases) and the IMS Solution Patent issues this month. I guess if someone wanted to do this sort of thing they could attain a license from the patent holders for enough money. Then again, knowing Jake, he’d tby amondc - Main Forum
Yes you do. I hope he is paying you well. :-) I prefer a product that is test and works vs cost. Doing it once the right time is what is important to me.by amondc - Main Forum
A dual single row bearing already exists, it is called the single row pro. I have installed them in cars already and they work great. If you check out LN Engineering they have what you are looking for and the necessary tools to install them in engines. The process is simple and works well. I'm sure Jake and Charles have already patented his idea for the bearing and installation tools along with oby amondc - Main Forum
Correct Grant they did not pull the seals and it was the original Porsche bearing. Funny thing is the bearing was fine when I pulled it out.by amondc - Main Forum
Yes Pedro, you caught me. I made the whole thing up. I also have the unseen JFK photos hidden away if you want to see those.by amondc - Main Forum
Sorry for the delay. I was at Hallett racing all weekend and got tired of replying on my phone. My name is Chris Amond. Carl is my father. We race 3 spec boxsters currently and i have raced everything from a 914-6, Cup Car, boxster, rx7, miata etc for the past 20 years. I currently have 8 boxster motors in my garage plus 2 that I am building. I know a little about these motors and cars. I lby amondc - Main Forum
Well if the lifters aren't making noise and the cam timing is back in spec I call that fixed.by amondc - Main Forum
Next time I need my car fixed I'll be sure to call you. You seem to know everything.by amondc - Main Forum
Thanks for explaining it slowly for someone like me helps out so much. Question for you. Have you ever taken one of these motors apart?by amondc - Main Forum
I've told you I did not do any further testing. I fixed the car and gave it back to the customer. That is what I get paid to do.by amondc - Main Forum
I did not jump to any conclusions. I looked at several things before I even touched the DOF. When I took the DOF out of the equation the problem went away. Logically one would come to the conclusion that this was the cause of the problem. My post was factual, I never attacked Pedro or his product, and I stated that this was just my opinion based on what I found. If you don't like it then move onby amondc - Main Forum
Considering you've never met me I don't see how you can call me ignorant. Everyone seems to be an expert on the Internet. I've never met you and probably never will. Your opinion means nothing to me. Those who know me, trust me with their cars, that's all I care about.by amondc - Main Forum
Just thought I'd clear some things up here. First off I never personally attacked Pedro or his products, I was merely pointing out personal observations. I have nothing to prove to anyone. I have been a professional Porsche mechanic for 20+ years, I've raced a Spec Boxster for the last 6 and have built several boxster race cars and boxster/996 engines. I'm not a weekend warrior who likes to jusby amondc - Main Forum