Powerdyne and the cold

kurthb · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2007, 02:08 PM

My bearings gave out on my Powerdyne last week, and I am wondering whether the below 0 temps had anything to do with it???

The bearings are built to withstand high temps, but my theory is that the lube is too thick at temps that we have been experiencing.

I was thinking of either removing the belt when it is extremly cold here, (below 10 or 15) or making up a heater of some nature. I do run a block heater that does actually heat the engine bay slightly, but at these temps, it is negligible.

Thoughts???

Blurry94 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-16-2007, 02:58 PM

How many miles do you have on the blower?

kurthb · #3 (**permalink**) 02-17-2007, 10:27 AM

about 3000 miles

Blurry94 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-18-2007, 12:27 AM

It is possible for the oil to be to thick when it gets that cold. You could yank the belt and still drive your rig like normal.
One thing I've noticed is that the bearings in those blowers aren't known for their longevity, however, they should last longer than 3kmiles.

kurthb · #5 (**permalink**) 02-18-2007, 07:16 PM

Just got it back from www.928motosports.com they did a race rebuild, and upgraded the bearings.

Blurry94 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-18-2007, 11:54 PM

I'd definitely give 928 a call and let them know.

kurthb · #7 (**permalink**) 02-19-2007, 10:12 PM

Clarification:
928 just rebuilt it after the bearings failed...not that they rebuilt it then they failed.