Support Bearings: The primary function of the forward bearing housing is to provide support and containment for bearings that support rotating shafts or gears within the transmission assembly.
Alignment: The forward, bearing housing helps maintain proper alignment of the transmission shafts and gears, ensuring smooth and efficient power transfer.
Load Distribution: It helps distribute loads and forces from the transmission components, such as gears or shafts, to ensure that they are evenly distributed across the bearings and other supporting structures.
Sealing: In some designs, the forward bearing housing incorporates seals to prevent leakage of lubricants and contaminants from entering the bearing area, thereby protecting the bearings and extending their lifespan.
Mounting Point: The forward bearing housing often serves as a mounting point for other transmission components, such as sensors, actuators, or synchronizer mechanisms, depending on the specific design of the transmission.
Material and Construction: Forward bearing housings are typically made of durable materials such as cast iron, aluminum alloy, or steel, chosen for their strength, rigidity, and heat dissipation properties.
Precision Machining: Due to the critical role it plays in supporting rotating components, the forward bearing housing is often manufactured with precision machining techniques to ensure dimensional accuracy and proper fitment within the transmission assembly.
This SE304 Gear Case replaces most early style Johnson/Evinrude V-4 Lower Units from 1978-1998 with a 4-1/8 bullet diameter. The case has internal Water Screens and […]
These units come in Black as pictured. You may paint them to match your motor. Replaces most later model Johnson V-4 Lower Units from 1995-2006 with […]
The SE 306 is a replacement lower unit designed to replace Johnson/Evinrude lower units specifically for V6 engines, featuring a 1.83:1 ratio. It provides a reliable solution for maintaining and enhancing the performance of your marine equipment.