Steve Sutton wrote:
>
> A even simplier way: the oil grooves face AWAY from each other.
>
> Here follows really bad ascii art:
>
> thrust washer ----> || ________ || <----- the other thrust washer
> oil groove ----> ]| |[ <----- thrust washer
> oil groove
> || -------------- ||
> ^ ^ ^
> *flywheel end of engine*
> crankshaft
> journal
> Steve Sutton
> 74 TR-6
> Ridgecrest, CA
>
Steve,
If I read your illustration right, you are trying to say that the two
thrust washers are located on either side of the bearing, and the oil
grooves point away from the bearing. I think that is exactly what I
said in my previous message.
That makes at least 2 AYE votes.
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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