Fifth Bearing Corvair engine

     I always wanted a front thrust bearing to support the prop.  There are finally several brands on the market.  I decided to build up another engine using a front bearing and keep my original engine as is and set it on a shelf as a backup.  Click here to see info on the first engine built.

     This engine is being made up with the AeroMax Aviation Integral Front Bearing. (pat. pending)  It will also have a rear mounted alternator which is directly driven of the crankshaft like alternators used on many Volkswagen engines.  There is no belt to brake, no bearings to wear out, and it is lighter weight.  The Fifth bearing housing must be installed at Aeromax.

Cleaning the case.	Cleaning the case.	Chasing threads.	Cleaning passages.
Cleaning oil passages.	Chaseing threads on studs.	Installing allignment tool.	Allignment tool in case.
Tightening bolts to center bearing housing.	Five bearings in the engine case.	Crankshaft in case half.	Fifth bearing installed.

AeroMax Aviation IFB (pat. pending)

This is the heart of any front bearing. Lots of bearing surface area close to the prop flange. Lots of aluminum supporting the bearing.

Heating rod end to install wrist pins.	Installing wristpin.	Jig to install pistons.	Installing rings.
Installing pistons	End of day one.	Heads torqued and pushrods adjusted.	Oil pickup installed.
Oil pan installed. End of day 2.	engine in normal position. Alternator coils added.	Alternator magnet and flexplate added. Rear housing cover plate added.