Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Mist Feeds
Due to the leakage from pressure-fed bearings and from the turbulence and splashing set up by rotating and reciprocating parts, the interior of the crankcase of an engine running at normal temperature is filled with an oil mist which gives sufficient lubrication for parts not supplied with oil under pressure, or splash, such as the small end bearings on many designs. |