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Re: [Fot] thrust washer replacement

To: Steven Preiss <spreiss@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] thrust washer replacement
From: John Kipping <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:09:27 +1200
Most people only sell thrusts in pairs - order a standard set and a 
+.005 set and you'll be fine. It's normal to fit one standard and one at 
+.005.

Steven Preiss wrote:
> Thanks, and thanks to all who have responded.
> All that's left is to find out the stock thickness, and to measure what's in
> there now to determine what thickness to order. Anyone know the stock
> thickness? (Currently the endplay measures .012" using a feeler guage.)
> S.P.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Fred & Mary Hodgson
>   To: Steven Preiss
>   Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:58 PM
>   Subject: RE: [Fot] thrust washer replacement
>
>
>   Steve-
>
>   It can be done in-car without any great tribulation.  Drop the center main
> cap & push the upper halves around one at a time(one out, one in, repeat).  Be
> sure to check your end float with a dial indicator.  You may have to mix &
> match standard & oversize to get the desired clearance.  If that turns out to
> be the case, always put the heavier thrust washer to the rear as that's the
> one that gets the most loading from stepping on the clutch.
>
>   Fred Hodgson
>
>
>
>
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -
>
>   > Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:02:16 +1100
>   > From: spreiss@verizon.net
>   > To: fot@autox.team.net
>   > Subject: [Fot] thrust washer replacement
>   >
>   > Has anyone ever attempted to replace the thrust washers in a TR3/4 engine
>   > (with .005 oversize washers) without first removing the engine or the
> crank?
>   > If so, any tips or cautions?
>   > Steve P.
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