[Fot] thrust washer replacement

[WEmery7451 at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/11/08 8:05:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
spreiss at verizon.net writes:

<< Has anyone ever attempted to replace the thrust washers in a TR3/4 engine  (
with .005 oversize washers) without first removing the engine or the crank?  If
 so, any tips or cautions?  Steve P. >>

It is very easy to change out thrust washers from under the car.  Half of
both thrust washers come out when removing the center main bearing cap.  You ca
n
normally rotate the new upper half of the thrust washer into the grove while
the old thrust washer rotates out.

I would be surprised if you get both of the 0.005" thrust washers in.  I have
used one oversize thrust washer and one stock size thrust washer to reduce
end play.  At one time, I believe that you could buy 0.003" and 0.004" size
thrust washers.
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