Morris Minor Owners Club

Posted: **Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:39 pm**

Im part way through my very first engine (948cc) rebuild and have a wee problem. When I stripped the engine down I didnt note the way the thrust washers were installed.

Can anyone tell me if they should have the 2 groves to the outside or inside of the centre main bearing ie the "copper" side inside or outside.

Other than that Its gone well and I would say to anyone else considering their first rebild, go for it, but remember and take notes and photos - just in case!

Posted: **Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:53 pm**

changed sorry

Posted: **Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:48 pm**

The copper (bearing face) against the crank thrust faces.

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:52 am**

Yes - steel against the block - leaded bronze face with slots towards the crankshaft. NOT as aupickup has detailed!

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:25 am**

this is a quote from the morris minor manual section AA AA 5 Replace each main bearing and cap, replacing the center main bearing thrust washers in their correct positions with the oil grooves away from the bearing

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:16 pm**

Thanks guy's. Much appreciated. I can now get the rest of the engine back together.

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