Jeff Nathanson wrote:
>
> Carol,
>
> How did the thrust washer installation go? Did you or your
> mechanic get them in via the oil pan? I spoke to Dave at TRF(he's
> the technical consultant) and he seemed to very knowledgable about
> thrust washers. He told me about the history of those suckers, etc.
> But this main thrust (no pun intended) was that he highly reccommends
> NOT to do this job via the oil pan. He said something to the effect,
> "Even
> if it could be done, why replace one item when ten items need to be
> replaced?"
>
> If the play is 0.250" or more, then you have real problem. But if
>you're
> in specification (i.e. less than 0.010"), why bother. If you're doing
> the entire engine, then replace.
>
> Well, just curious how your journey(thrust washer) ended? Any horror
> stories?
>
> Jeff N.
>
Jeff, and fellow listers:
I ordered, per specs & input, all the oversized thrust washers
from Moss --they arrived last Saturday. Opinons vary as to whether it
is *best* to do this job via the oil pan; I've concluded it is my best
option at this time, as there is not an engine rebuild in the budget.
My mechanic, unfortunately, had mentioned that I could do it as his
garage, so that I had someone with greater experience immediately
available should trouble arise. He now will be in Sebring, and I will
be on my back in the garage, attempting this myself.
The play is more than .010 and less than .250, about the width
of a toenail, rather than a fingernail. I'm hoping I get her up on
jackstands and find something other than thrust washers as the problem,
but that may be delusional at this time.
I will be checking with local TR club members, for help,
availability, etc. I figure, tho, what the heck: I can't make it any
worse than it is, and if I can push back an engine rebuild a year or so,
that's great.
Any input welcome, as always !
Carol Zingone
74 TR6 -- Sybill The Bitch
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