I measured my crankshaft end float the other day and found it to be just
under .012". I would like to get the end float closer to .005" so I dropped
the
pan, took off the rear main bearing cap and removed the thrust washers. What
I found was one marked "STD" and measured at .090" which showed a lot of
wear and the other marked "+030" that measured .122" and showed very little
wear. I believe that STD should be .092" ?
I have read online that the front washer should not change size because it
gets very little wear and you don't want to move the crankshaft out of place.
I have also been told that both the washers should be the same size so to
center the crankshaft which also makes sense. TRF sells sets of thrust washers
at STD, +.005", +.015" and +.030" which I believe both washers in set are the
same size.
Now I would like to reduce my end play from just under .012" to just over
.005" which means I have to add .006" to my thrust washers. In order to do
that
I need a total of .218" with both thrust washers measured together. I like
the idea of using Scott Helms's solid bronze thrust washer. I could have a
.096" made and my use my .122" or if the front should not change I could use
a
STD .092" and make a .0126" or if the crankshaft should be centered, have two
.109" made, all which would equal .218"
Oh, one more thing, TRF's list at $6.95 a set and Scott's are $20 each and
are probably worth every penny of it. If you still follow me, any comments as
to which way to go?
TIA
Peter Schoppelry
TR6 '69
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