What types of bearings are used in a 2-stroke engine for model aircraft?

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In 2-stroke engines for model aircraft, the most common type of bearing used for both the connecting rod and crankshaft is a plain bearing. While various bearings such as journal, needle, tapered roller, ball, and angular contact ball bearings exist, small model airplane engines predominantly utilize plain bearings due to their simplicity and effectiveness. Understanding the specific bearing types is crucial for maintenance and repair of these engines.

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I was taking apart a 2-stroke engine for a model aircraft and I'm a little confused about the types of bearings used for the connecting rod and crankshaft. So far, I know of the journal, needle, tapered roller, ball, and angular contact ball bearings.
Does the connecting rod use a journal bearing or a needle bearing, or a combination? Same with the crankshaft. Which does it utilize?

Any help is appreciated.
 
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Most small model airplane engines use a plain bearing for both positions. Easiest way to tell what was used is to look.
 
That vast array of listed bearings is messing me up. I'm used to 4-stroke engines, where everything is crush-fit bushings. (With the exception of specialty items such as roller rockers, which have needle bearings.)
 

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