Aaron Johnson wrote:
>
> Well I've just been through this issue with TRF. you won't be able to get
> .005" thrust washer from them...they'll backorder but don't have a
> delivery date which means about a year. As far as an oil pump goes....no
> one has them. From what I have found out they quit producing them about 3
> years ago and now there isn't a supplier for them...from any company. No
> kits are available either. Also TRF only sells vandervels for standard
> size...all other number cross reference to an AE number and I think even
> some of the standard sizes cross to an AE number.. It doesn't really
> matter though because almost all bearing manufacturers use the vandervell
> technology in their bearings.
>
> Aaron
> On Wed, 27 Jan 1999 Rengrave@aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Listers;
> >
> > I am about to do my first bearing replacement on my 73 TR6 big end and con
>rod
> > bearings. I also need a new oil pump.
> > The oil pump is within spec as far as clearances, but the inner rotor has
> > horizontal wear lines across each ridge.
> > Does anyone know where I can buy just the inner parts of the Oil Pump, or
>do I
> > have to fork out $80+ for a new complete pump?
> > Also does anyone have any thoughts on Vanderveil Bearings as being the best?
> > or are other bearings just as good ?
> >
> > I am planning on taking advantage of TRF winter parts sale and purchase my
> > bearings from them before the end of January, I hope they have Vanderveil
> > bearings in stock.
> >
> > Also going to buy thrust washers; one set in standard thickness and one set
> > .005 oversized. My existing play was approx. .009" (as measured with feeler
> > gauge at the rear of the crankshaft between the crank and the rear thrust
> > washer, measuring the difference in gap loaded and unloaded using the clutch
> > pedal method).
> >
> > Wayne from Massachusetts
> > 1973 TR6 Mallard/New Tan
> >
If you want real Vandervell VP2 tri-metal engine bearings,try Advanced
Performance Technology of Riverside Ca.They have the largest remaining
stock I know. APT 1 800 278 3278 or aptfast@msn.com
There is most certainly a difference!
Rick Hand
70 spit
67 Herald saloon
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