Peter,
Actually, the thrust washer system that Triumph used isn't too far
removed from modern systems. The main difference being that nowadays
the thrust washers are part of the main bearings themselves. Ain't
progress wonderful???
Joe
"Peter S." wrote:
>
> Unfortunately the probable same engineers weren't intelligent enough to
> design a decent thrust BEARING system. A half circle thin washer must of
> been a joke that got put into production by accident!
> Peter S
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: <Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com>
> Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 8:29 AM
> Subject: Re: Rocker Oil feed pipe
>
> >
> > Yes, I feel it is also a waste of money. Triumph engineers were
> > intelligent enough to know how much oil is needed in the upper part of
> > the engine. If the engine is not delivering the normal quantity of oil
> > up there, something is wrong that the hose will not correct. Also,
> > delivering too much oil will cause excessive smoking and oil consumption
> > since the Spit engines do not ordinarily have valve seals.
> >
> > My .02 worth.
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > Mike.Hopkins@mis.magna-europa.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I was considering fitting a Rocker Oil feed pipe from the likes of moss,
> > > rimmer etc in the interest of increasing the oil supply to the upper
> engine
> > > and was wondering if anyone else felt they were beneficial or a waste of
> > > time. I have also heard some comments previously that it causes oil to
> run
> > > down the valves or something,anyone heard of this.
> > >
> > > thanks in advance.
> >
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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