Centre Web Thrust Washers

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:17 pm

Before I stitch my engine back together I would be grateful if you have some centre web thrust washers laying around you could quickly measure the thickness for me, mine are around 0.092” I need to get an idea if this is about normal, I could only see Grolly’s reference to 0.095” in a forum search.
Thanks

MG · Post by MG » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:10 pm

Hi Duncan,
when collecting data for the crank project, I mic'd a total of 4 sets (16pcs) and they all were between 0.092-0.0933 inch.
Steven Surbey of AMC Classic Spares also reckons 0,092 was the standard thickness (and the only size available).
There is no listing for crank end float I am aware of, I had 12 thou on mine (prolly the result of 2 regrinds on the centre journal), so ended up making my own washers (Babbit on bronze) to give 5-6thou end float. Works fine so far.
HTH, Markus

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:33 pm

Markus, thanks for that it was just what I was looking for, Helpliner also confirmed that he has no record of tolerances, so I will reassemble with the parts I have.

dodger · Post by **dodger** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:37 pm

dodger · Post by **dodger** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:38 pm

Should be back on the road again in a couple of years then Duncan
Laurie

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:26 pm

Up and running on Sunday is the plan, I just needed two years to think it through properly!