TR6 Worn Thrust Bearings TR6

[hondo402000]

I replaced mine and I purchased the STD and .005 oversized thrust washers , the STD went in and the end play came back in spec, dropping the pan was easy so only about a 4 hour job, plus I cleaned the gunk out of the oil pan and with a new pan gasket I stopped most of the oil leaks


HOndo

 

[Tinster]

Dale, when I posted this thread, I thought about you, and almost did not do it. Before you jump into replacing thrust bearings that may not need replacing, buy these two items.

Dial indicator stand,
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=5646
Dial indicator,
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=623

$20 +shipping is a small price to pay to find out if the thrust bearings are shot or OK.

You really do not want to lay on your back, under the car, with oil dripping all over you, unless you really have to do it.

Devices arrived- thanks!
crankshaft end float three (3) measurements: .012, .010, .012
I guess I'll not be driving for a while.

thanks for the help.

best regards,

dale

 

[TR6oldtimer]

Dale, when I posted this thread, I thought about you, and almost did not do it. Before you jump into replacing thrust bearings that may not need replacing, buy these two items.

Dial indicator stand,
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=5646
Dial indicator,
https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=623

$20 +shipping is a small price to pay to find out if the thrust bearings are shot or OK.

You really do not want to lay on your back, under the car, with oil dripping all over you, unless you really have to do it.

Devices arrived- thanks!
crankshaft end float three (3) measurements: .012, .010, .012
I guess I'll not be driving for a while.

thanks for the help.

best regards,

dale

Looks like you will be getting up close and friendly with the bottom of your engine. Watch your knuckles and wear a hat.

 

[vagt6]

Good luck, Dale.

Also, please be sure to always wear eye protection when working under the car. A drop of oil in the eye, or debris falling could make for a very, very bad day!

Let us know how it goes, with photos!

 

[BobbyD]

Dale........I'd love to see a step by step pictorial of the whole procedure. From taking read out measurements to the bearing cap markings to the final install and all points in between etc etc...... You're great at documenting and writing this stuff up soooooooooo....I'm counting on you!

 

[Tinster]

Dale........I'd love to see a step by step pictorial of the whole procedure. From taking read out measurements to the bearing cap markings to the final install and all points in between etc etc...... You're great at documenting and writing this stuff up soooooooooo....I'm counting on you!

<span style="color: #990000">BobbyD! Now that really gives me a good chuckle coming from you!

(No insult intended whatsoever) You know I've done maybe 98% of the
restore on my own and I used YOUR web site many a time to help me
figure out how to do things; since I am a total non-mechanic TR6 owner.

This afternoon, while driving to my Shrink's office, I outlining in
my head how I was going to photo/text document changing out thrust
washers and add it to my other "How To do ...s for other rookie,
know nothings Triumph car owners like myself.

I'll cut you a deal- you give me a little technical advice and I'll
do the documentation. You in? Noelan Steed has kindly given me a
fairly decent idea how to go about this. I loaned out my Bently Blue,
never got it back, so I've no references anymore.

Thanks for the kind words about my documentations. Much appreciated.

Dale (tinster)</span>

 

[mrv8q]

I loaned out my Bently Blue, never got it back, so I've no references anymore.

Bentley's are known to be on eBay from time to time, so don't let that stop you! Irreplaceable, as you know. I, too, await your write-up, Dale!