Thanks Joe,
I kinda thought that was the fact..... sounded logical.... but wanted to
make sure.
Cheers
Bob
Joe Curry wrote:
> Bob,
> It's the magazine that all automotive machine shops subscribe to!!!
>
> Seriously, journals fall into two categories, Rod journals and main
> journals. They are the polished parts of the crankshaft where the
> bearing reside.
>
> In this case they are talking about the Main Journal. You want the
> Thrust washer grooves to face the part that is moving on it. The
> grooves provide an oil source to lubricate the thrust washer.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Curry
>
> Bob Norway wrote:
> >
> > I don't want to sound like a dummy, but exactly WHAT is the crankshaft
> > JOURNAL? In reading how to replace thrust washers, the docs say to
> > insure the oil grooves face the side of the crankshaft journal. Well,
> > unless I know what it is, I can't quite do it, eh? Any help muchly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Bob
> >
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