Rich and Steve
We had a 100 owner who had a big end failure and when the sump was
removed an identified object was found in the bottom. After some
discussion this was identified as a crankshaft oil restrictor. This had
obviously come loose and caused the damage.
It is possible that the person who reground the crank felt that it was
necessary to remove these in order to completely clean the crankshaft
oilways. However if this is done it is essential that replacement
restrictors are a good interference fit and need a lot of pressure to
insert. If they are loose centrifugal force can move them out to contact
the big end bearings.
If in any doubt about a tight fit it might be necessary to make oversize
restrictors. It looks as if this is the case with this example.
All the best
>
>I'm looking at the Parts List AKD 3523, Plate A2 and facing page MA 4.
>Item #7 is part Number 1B 1033, Restrictor, Qty. 6. These appear to be
>a little press in sleeve of sorts that must press into the rod journal
>oil hole, thereby "restricting" the amount of oil delivered to the
>bearing.
>
>I've never heard of these being removed or otherwise tampered with.
>They don't seem to be available from any of the normal suppliers
>either. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
>
>Rich Chrysler
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
>To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
>Cc: <gbrowning@carolina.rr.com>; <motormckee@hotmail.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 6:47 AM
>Subject: BJ8 Crankshaft Oil Restrictors
>
>
>> Hello again, Healeyphiles -
>>
>> I received no responses to my question below from last Sunday. Thought I
>> would give it another shot. Any experiences with a similar problem or
>> recommendations would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Steve Byers
>> HBJ8L/36666
>> BJ8 Registry
>> Havelock, NC USA
>>
>> -----------------------------------------
>> A friend has asked about the oil restrictors on a BJ8 crankshaft where the
>> rod big ends go. During rework of the crank, the restrictors were punched
>> out and now they won't stay in. Any advice from someone who has been down
>> this road?
>
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John Harper
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