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Re: thrust washer lube

To: "T. .R. Dafforn" <td214@cam.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: thrust washer lube
From: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:46:28 -0700
Hi Tim,
    I have added an extra lower rear thrust washer, and  pinned it (actually
screwed) it to the bearing cap.  I know the upper washer is often pinned,
but it means taking the crank out to change the washer - I want to avoid
that necessity.

My discussion, however, is on keeping those washers oiled.  At the moment
they rely on splash from the pan, and drips running down the webs.  I
propose a definite hole in the web to the thrust washer area, then drilling
the washer in that recessed area so oil can actually get to the face of the
crank.
Cheers, Fred

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