[Spridgets] No Turn 1275

[Ron Soave]

Thrust washer problem happens at leat 50% of the time even with Vandervells (NLA) or Clevites (still available), but it is apparent without tightening rod caps. Frank's issue happened after snugging up the rods. FYI, when I tighten rod caps (and I do the rod bearings in White Trash at least once a year), I always mic the bearings (or in a pinch plastigauge) AND when tightening I put a feeler gauge between the edge of the rod cap and the edge of the crank ear/counterweight so that the cap doesn't cock at all during torquing. Probably overkill and superstition, but good practice.
 
> Glen has a good point!  I ran into this exact same problem
> with a motorcycle
> engine a few years back. The damned thrust washers were
> binding and had to
> have their edges filed to fit!
> 
> Happy birthday ya crusty old f*rt!!