[TR] Thrust washers

[Wayne]

I am about to put the engine back together on the TR6 and I am not sure if I
should
"pin" the thrust washers to the block.
I have read that I could pin (brass pins) the thrust washer to the block.
Buy the solid bronze washers (Scott Helms) and not pin them.
Buy an extra set and machine the rear main cap to accept a washer, so I would
have twice the bearing service.
Or just assemble the washer the original way (no pins) and check end float
every 10,000 miles.

My concern about pinning, is that I would get the same wear, but I would not
be able to replace the washers with the engine in the car.

I kniow this was a popular issue in the past, but I was hoping there was a
"time proven" winning method for this.


Wayne