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This type of cage failure is generally created from vibration that is associated with the overall bearing failure. This means its collateral damage.

FYI- The "plain bearing" is the same OD as the "plain bearing" on the opposite end of the IMS which never wears and seldom has a scratch on it even after a full blown, massive, engine failure.

Larger diameters of plain bearing didn't function as well in my direct development, due to surface speeds related to the larger diameter components. The IMS Solution wasn't developed overnight, in fact it is the very first M96 engine related product that I invented, it pre-dates everything; but took the longest to perfect, hence the reason why it was divulged in 2012. You name it, and we tried it with the IMS Solution.

Originally developed only for my own line of engines, I honestly never cared if the IMS Solution ever made it into another engine outside of my complex.