Hi Hugh
The ends of the thrust washers rest against the projections on the side of
the bearing cap to stop it spinning. Once the washers fall out the crank can
(and does when the clutch is depressed) float forwards and destroy the cap
face. You are correct that the crank should never make contact with the cap,
but you did say both washers were in the sump didn't you?
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh Fader" <hfader@usa.net>
To: "'Graham Stretch'" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>; "'Triumph List'"
<triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 11:03 PM
Subject: RE: Engine out, crank and bearing cap damaged
| Hi Graham. Thanks for replying and thanks for sharing your expert opinion.
|
| Not having seen it assembled and in working order, I may be mistaken about
| things, so bear with me.
|
| I'm not sure what you mean by the land for the thrust washer being on the
| bearing cap. Don't the thrust washers just go into the slot machined into
| the side of the bearing saddle in the block? I looked again and it looks
| like if the thrust washers are in place, the crank won't ever contact the
| bearing cap. I'm probably wrong, but if that's the case, why repair the
| bearing cap at all? Does it prevent the washer from spinning?
|
| Thanks again,
| Hugh Fader
|
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