Well I've just been through this issue with TRF. you won't be able to get
.005" thrust washer from them...they'll backorder but don't have a
delivery date which means about a year. As far as an oil pump goes....no
one has them. From what I have found out they quit producing them about 3
years ago and now there isn't a supplier for them...from any company. No
kits are available either. Also TRF only sells vandervels for standard
size...all other number cross reference to an AE number and I think even
some of the standard sizes cross to an AE number.. It doesn't really
matter though because almost all bearing manufacturers use the vandervell
technology in their bearings.
Aaron
On Wed, 27 Jan 1999 Rengrave@aol.com wrote:
>
> Listers;
>
> I am about to do my first bearing replacement on my 73 TR6 big end and con rod
> bearings. I also need a new oil pump.
> The oil pump is within spec as far as clearances, but the inner rotor has
> horizontal wear lines across each ridge.
> Does anyone know where I can buy just the inner parts of the Oil Pump, or do I
> have to fork out $80+ for a new complete pump?
> Also does anyone have any thoughts on Vanderveil Bearings as being the best?
> or are other bearings just as good ?
>
> I am planning on taking advantage of TRF winter parts sale and purchase my
> bearings from them before the end of January, I hope they have Vanderveil
> bearings in stock.
>
> Also going to buy thrust washers; one set in standard thickness and one set
> .005 oversized. My existing play was approx. .009" (as measured with feeler
> gauge at the rear of the crankshaft between the crank and the rear thrust
> washer, measuring the difference in gap loaded and unloaded using the clutch
> pedal method).
>
> Wayne from Massachusetts
> 1973 TR6 Mallard/New Tan
>
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