Crankshaft Lubrication in IC Engines: Questions Answered

[chhitiz]

as i have seen, usually in ic engines, the oil is forced into the journal bearings and then it travels along passages in the shaft to connecting rod bearings. but how, does it enter the passages in main bearings with so much centrifugal force. if i understand correctly, the cetrifugal force is the reason it is emitted at other bearings.
also, does the lubricant function as coolant? or do we use lube+coolant?

 

[Ranger Mike]

IC engines have mechanical oil pumps, ( vane or rotor) that are bolted to engine block. block (or engine case) has oil galleries or passages that connect the main bearing throws to the valve train and oil filter, oil under pressure is pushed into this gallery and is pushed thru holes in the crank throws ( main bearing caps, crank shaft main bearings) to the con rods

 

[PaulS1950]

Yes, in theory each main bearing gets oil from the pump and the excess is supplied to the rod bearings. The camshaft is usually oiled through another oil gally that also feeds the tappets, rocker arms and valve tips.
Some engines feed the crankshaft oil through the cam bearings while others feed the the crankshaft on a "priority" galley and the cam is lubricated from the crankshaft.
Each system has advantages and disadvantages under specific conditions.