Re: Thrust Washers

[Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>]

At 08:28 PM 5/7/98 EDT, Alan (AEKell) wrote:
>Before it's too late, which way direction do the oil grooves on the
crankshaft thrust washers go?  Towards the main bearing or opposite?

Flat side goes against the engine block and bearing cap.  Grooved side runs
against the crankshaft.  The grooved side has the soft white metal bearing
material that protects the moving surface, and the groove helps to get oil
into the bearing surface.

Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude