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Re: TR6 Crankshaft End Play/Thrust Washers

To: 6pack <6pack@autox.team.net>, Jerry Shaw <jcs104@home.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Crankshaft End Play/Thrust Washers
From: Gary & Priscilla Klein <gklein@toad.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 08:25:54 -0400
Jerry,

Never tried this but when discussing my dilemma with several club
members, this topic came up and one guy was interested in the details.
Does Kyle have a drawing he can share with us?

Gary Klein

>
>I've been in email contact with Kyle Rice, a 6-Pack member, whose
modified
>TR6 was featured in 6-Pack's magazine. In response to my query, here's
what
>he says about his solution to thrust washers:>
>
>"When you pin the thrust washer, you also add a second washer to make a

>full 360 degree washer.  You then pin them with dowel pins so they will
not
>move, rotate or fall out.  You have to machine the end cap to accept
the
>other washer."
>
>No mention of materials used.
>
>Anyone else tried this?
>
>Jerry Shaw
>'74 TR6
>'66 MKII Spit

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