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General Tech Thrust Washers

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KVH

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I removed two upper thrust washers and see they have no "notches." Are the notches not universal, or not mandatory? Also, just wondering, why do the notches face the crankshaft?
 
KVH said:
I removed two upper thrust washers and see they have no "notches." Are the notches not universal, or not mandatory? Also, just wondering, why do the notches face the crankshaft?
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So that oil can get to the crank/bearing surface.
 
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