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gppj25
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Thrust Washers

Post by gppj25 »

How much movement (if any) would you expect to see with the Thrust Washers. Have just fitted a reground crank, torqued up mains, big ends etc and feel that the Thrust Washers move slightly when I turn the engine back and forwards. Float gap seems about 3 tp 6 thou.

Any comments appreciated.

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Post by les »

0.003 maximum end float for a Mini, I see no reason for this not applying to the Minor
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Post by gppj25 »

End float seems fine - it's just that I can see a little movement of the tabs (just a little) when I turn the engine over from one way to another. Everything else looks and feels fine.
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Post by alex_holden »

I wouldn't worry about that. There's a tab that stops them turning too far.
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Post by bmcecosse »

Sounds fine - but make sure the thrusts are fitted right way round - with the wear face on each one towards the crank!
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Post by gppj25 »

Tabs are fitted the correct way round - thanks again all of your for the advice and reassusrance.
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