- 1. Re: Crankshaft endfloat. (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:39:02 -0700
- Yes, put in new thrust washers. It is very easy to do without removing the crankshaft. Make sure the washers are facing the right way. I would also change the rod bearings because they are a known w
- /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00341.html (7,876 bytes)
- 2. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 08:13:57 -0800
- Make sure you change rod bearings often and you shouldn't have problems. It is easy to change rod bearings by pulling the oil pan and working underneath. You can also check or replace the thrust was
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00411.html (7,322 bytes)
- 3. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@directvinternet.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:26:12 -0800
- I like Vandervell bearings but they are hard to find and expensive. I have been using the bearings from Victoria British with good success. Do one rod at a time so you don't mix caps. I like to use
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00427.html (7,355 bytes)
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