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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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BB vs JB shaft play?

Is shaft play the same on journal bearing as opposed to ball bearing turbos? Are the tolerances the same? I notice a bit more shaft play on my BB BBK-B than there is on my JB Red.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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I've noticed that ball bearing turbos need oil in them to properly gauge shaft play, journal not so much.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Hmmm. Thanks. Yeah I checked for end play on both dry.
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