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Subject: Crankshaft woes
From: tw1@MUW.Edu
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:28:03 -0600 (CST)
Having installed oversized thrust washers (only to have them fall out 50 
miles later) I have inspected my crankshaft and found a groove worn in 
the face where the rear thrustwasher rides. I know that this will 
necessitate removal and repair/replacement of the crankshaft, but I don't 
want the same to happen again. I did not find this when I first opened 
the engine (I didn't look) so I don't know when it happened. 

My questions are:
1) What could have caused this?
2) What precautions should I take to prevent it?
3) Does anyone have a spare 1500 crankshaft?

Thanks
 
Tim Wilcox
Information Systems Specialist
Lowndes County Schools

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