thrust bushings
#1
06-23-2008, 02:41 AM
thrust bushings
does anyone know what would cause the thrust bushings on the crank to fail and what the signs are?....thanks
#2
06-23-2008, 04:26 AM
The thrust bearings on the crank are usually just a specially shaped crank bearings. They are lubricated with engine oil so any oil failure would cause excessive wear on all bearings I woud think. Signs of worn bearings include low oil pressure. There may be others I am not thinking of. As for causes of thrust bearing wear specifically I would suspect pressure inward on the end of the crank. From the transmission end I would expect the symptoms to include difficulty shifting if there was something wrong on that end.
Of course I am not a real mechanic, so please wait for a professional opinion. Where's Bob when you need him?
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