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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Grunter215 on March 03, 2010, 06:55:26 pm

Title: Small end bearing spacer??
Post by: Grunter215 on March 03, 2010, 06:55:26 pm

I need to put a spacer/washer on piston pin between bearing and piston.What type is best to use(Thrust,hardened steel....???) Also how much gap should there be between bearing/piston

Title: Re: Small end bearing spacer??
Post by: oldfart on March 03, 2010, 08:07:44 pm

Do you have a lathe ????    if so buy a grade 8.8 bolt with a large head ....turn it down to right OD and ID and start parting off to correct thickness.

Title: Re: Small end bearing spacer??
Post by: holeshot buddy on March 03, 2010, 09:00:03 pm

aluminium is fine for that application  ;)