2wrench
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Much to do in my research about thrust washer wear and
things to do in order to prevent the early engine demise
in the event they fail.
Wow. A few catch words: White metal thrust shims.
Lead indium thrust shims made
by AE/Glacier
Revington's solution to thrust
washer wear (allows pining of
an extra half thrust washer to
the rear face of the rear main
bearing cap) [which takes 90
percent of the wear].
Thrust washer "check" has been suggested when looking at
a used engine to indicate its present state of affairs...
to some degree, of course.
So, how much attention should I pay to this issue? Is this
really something I should be going after for upgrade during
rebuild or do I just buy 'em; put 'em in and be done because
this is over-kill issue? Help me, Obi Wan Kanobie (or however it's spelled), you're my only hope.
things to do in order to prevent the early engine demise
in the event they fail.
Wow. A few catch words: White metal thrust shims.
Lead indium thrust shims made
by AE/Glacier
Revington's solution to thrust
washer wear (allows pining of
an extra half thrust washer to
the rear face of the rear main
bearing cap) [which takes 90
percent of the wear].
Thrust washer "check" has been suggested when looking at
a used engine to indicate its present state of affairs...
to some degree, of course.
So, how much attention should I pay to this issue? Is this
really something I should be going after for upgrade during
rebuild or do I just buy 'em; put 'em in and be done because
this is over-kill issue? Help me, Obi Wan Kanobie (or however it's spelled), you're my only hope.