Kaiser Frazer Owners Club Forum

General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: brian.b on August 30, 2016, 01:36:37 PM

Title: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: brian.b on August 30, 2016, 01:36:37 PM

I was timing my engine and my brother pushed in the clutch and the crank moved forward almost 1/4 of an inch......

Title: Re: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: joefrazer on August 30, 2016, 02:37:36 PM

The topic's title says it all...

Title: Re: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: brian.b on August 31, 2016, 05:18:51 PM

Does the crank have to co.me out to change them or what....thanks

Title: Re: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: rialto on August 31, 2016, 09:01:17 PM

The thrust bearing could be changed in chassis but it's possible the crank may be worn and need machining or replacement. A clutch that's adjusted too tight with no play could put pressure on the thrust bearing and wear it out. You could try the in chassis job but it would probably would be a temporary fix.

Title: Re: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: brian.b on August 31, 2016, 11:01:14 PM

Would this cause the clutch to shudder

Title: Re: Bad thrust bearings
Post by: rialto on September 01, 2016, 08:57:54 AM

Maybe but there could be some other problems with the clutch or flywheel etc.