[Fot] Crank end Bush grease or no grease?

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Fri Apr 4 18:29:27 MDT 2008


> You know that little brash bush that sits in the back end of the  
> crankshaft?
> On my TR3 it sits in there nicely, it's not tight but turn freely?

Mine have all been that way too, AFAIK it's correct.

> Does it get a dab of grease or oil? or could that possibly foul the  
> clutch?

I doubt it's necessary with current supply, but I still soak mine in engine
oil overnight.

Back before Oilite was invented, I believe they used simply sintered bronze,
which needed to be soaked.  But I believe today it's supplied already oiled.

Still, can't hurt to soak it some more IMO.  Dry it with a paper towel or
similar before installing, you don't want oil dripping off the outside.

Randall



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