[Shop-talk] Tabbed axle washers

[Pat]

Karl,

If you can come up with a Dorman part number I'll see what I can find. 
We have a local mom and pop parts house that caries Dorman. If you can't 
find a part number, dimensions will do.

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Karl Vacek:
> I need to find thinner keyed front axle washers for Jill's Midget.  The 
> originals are about .093" or 3/32".
>
> If it's not clear what I'm looking for, I mean the washers with a tab on the 
> ID to key into the keyway in the front stub axle, and keep the bearing cone 
> from applying turning force to the nut.
>
> I've tried lots of the best FLAPS around here - hardly any places have the 
> old orange Dorman drawers any more, and the few that do don't keep them 
> stocked.  Everyone is going to the model of AutoZone, AAP, Pimp Boys, etc., 
> and mostly rely on the (Dorman) self-serve "HELP"-brand racks with a 
> smattering of sometimes useful parts in blister packs.
>
> I've also tried the bearing houses, and specialty fastener houses.  Nobody 
> carries them at all.
>
> MMC doesn't seem to carry them either.
>
> Anyone even know what they're officially called ?  I don't remember and 
> can't find any reference beyond "washer" in parts manuals.
>
> Thanks!
> Karl
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